ArticlePsychology research and behavior management2020
Gender Differences in Perceived Stigma and Coping Strategies Among People Living with HIV/AIDS at Jugal Hospital, Harar, Ethiopia.
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- Explaining inequity in knowledge, attitude, and services related to HIV/AIDS: a systematic review.BMC public health · 2024Pooled it
- Psychometric Properties of the Berger HIV Stigma Scale: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
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- Impact of Universal Test and Treat (UTT) on anticipated stigma among patients newly diagnosed with HIV in Johannesburg, South Africa: A cross-sectional study.PLOS global public health · 2026Article
- Investigating the relationship between social stigma and treatment adherence in type 2 diabetes patients at healthcare centers in Northwest Iran.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Intersectionality of HIV Stigma with Female Identity: An Investigation among Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Vietnam.AIDS and behavior · 2025Article
- Male and Female Discrepancies in Anxiety, Depressive Symptoms, and Coping Strategies among Orthognathic Patients: A Cross-Sectional Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Coping Strategies and Symptoms of Mental Health Disorders Among People with HIV Initiating HIV Care in Cameroon.AIDS and behavior · 2023Article
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- Worry from contracting COVID-19 infection and its stigma among Egyptian health care providers.The Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association · 2022Article
- Perceived Stigma and Its Association with Gender and Disclosure Status among People Living with HIV/AIDS and Attending Antiretroviral Therapy Clinics in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.AIDS research and treatment · 2022Review
- The Person's Care Requires a Sex and Gender Approach.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Review
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Abstract
backgroundHIV/AIDS is among the most devastating diseases, having multiple effects on the health and well-being of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). There is a paucity of studies that examined the gender differences in perceived stigma among PLWHA and the different coping strategies that they use in Ethiopia.
objectiveTo assess the gender differences in perceived stigma and coping strategies among PLWHA.
methodsA comparative cross-sectional study was conducted at Jugal Hospital, Harar, eastern Ethiopia from May 01 to July 30, 2018. A total of 412 (206 females and 206 males) PLWHA were included. Face-to-face interviewer-administered data were collected. Perceived HIV stigma was assessed using the Berger HIV stigma scale. Similarly, the coping strategies were assessed using the Brief Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced (Brief COPE) scale. The data were analyzed using STATA version 13.
resultsThe mean Berger stigma scale score was 65.3±11.3. The overall perceived stigma mean score was not statistically different between males and females (64.8±10.8 vs 65.8±11.7, p=0.407). Among the four subscales, women reported a higher level of disclosure stigma than men (21.1±5.5 vs 20.3±5.5; p=0.006). Regarding maladaptive coping strategies, men often used substances compared to women (2.8±1.5 vs 2.1±0.4; p<0.001). However, women use behavioral disengagement (4.6±1.1 vs 4.2±1.1; p=0.002) and self-distraction (5.9±1.5 vs 5.5±1.7; p=0.019) more often than men. Females used a higher level of adaptive coping strategies compared to males (42.5±4.9 vs 40.9±6.3, p=0.005). Furthermore, females were found to use more emotional-focused coping than males (27.6±3.2 vs 26.4±4.0; p<0.001).
conclusionWomen reported a higher level of disclosure stigma than men and the types of coping strategies used vary between male and female. Thus, interventions to support PLWHA must take into account the gender differences in terms of perceived stigma.
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