WHAT IS STIGMA?
HIV related stigma refers to prejudice, discounting, discredicting and discrimination directed at people perceived to have HIV/AIDS, as well as the individuals, groups and communities with which they are associated.
STIGMA
Stigma can be defined as a social process that marginalizes and labels those who are different
Discrimination
Discrimination occurs when distinction is made against a person that results in being treated unfairly and unjustly on the basis of being infested with the HIV virus
Reasons and consequences of discrimination against PLWHA, PABA AND OVC
The Following reasons have been identified as reasons for discrimination against PLWHA, PABA AND OVC
Fear
Ignorance
Misconceptions
Moral bias as regards HIV/AIDS
Weak legal system
Stigma and discriminating against PLWHA, PABA AND OVC have negative consequences on the society as well as the people (e.g. PLWHA, PABA AND OVC) stigmatized. Some of these consequences are:
Rapid spread of HIV
Loss of skilled manpower
Emotional problems in case of loved ones involved
Lack of needed support
Psychological pressure
Social disorder
Stigma and Discrimination against PLWHA, PABA AND OVC are factors that promote that spread of HIV/AIDS and must be addressed at all levels.
HOW TO STOP STIGMATIZATION AND DICRIMINATION AMONG PLWHA, PABA AND OVC
Stigma and discrimination among PLWHA, PABA AND OVC can be stopped through the following means:
AWARENESS SENSITIZATION
It is necessary for the government and covered bodies like the United Nations to carryout sensitization lectures and awareness to enlighten people that HIV/AIDS cannot be transmitted by hugging, shaking of hands and eating with the positively living.
CONCERN
Groups should be created by various organizations to help fight against offenders that step on the rights of citizens living positively
SELF ORIENTATION
The people also need to get out of the dark and extend the love to those living positively because by so doing they stand lesser risk of transmission
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