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HIV/AIDS Related Stigma and Discrimination against PLWHA in Nigerian Population

Dahlui M 1 , Azahar N 2 , Bulgiba A 3 , Zaki R 3 , Oche OM 4 , Adekunjo FO 5 Show all authors , Chinna K 3

Affiliations 

  • 1 Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 2 Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Pulau Pinang Campus, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
  • 3 Julius Centre University of Malaya, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 4 Department of Community Health, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
  • 5 Department of Development Studies, Faculty of Economics and Administration, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
PLoS One, 2015;10(12):e0143749.
PMID: 26658767 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0143749

Abstract

HIV/AIDS remain a major public health concern in Nigeria. People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) face not only personal medical problems but also social problems associated with the disease such as stigma and discriminatory attitudes. This study provides an insight into HIV/AIDS related stigma and discrimination against PLWHA in Nigeria.

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