SynthesisAIDS and behavior2023
Examining the Relationship Between HIV-Related Stigma and the Health and Wellbeing of Children and Adolescents Living with HIV: A Systematic Review.
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- Feasibility and Acceptability of Group-Based Stigma Reduction Interventions for Adolescents Living with HIV and Their Caregivers: The Suubi4Stigma Randomized Clinical Trial (2020-2022).AIDS and behavior · 2024Trial
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- Family-Based Discrimination, Non-disclosure of Sexual Orientation or Gender identity, and Initiation of Oral Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Among Adolescents.AIDS and behavior · 2026Article
- Barriers and Facilitators of Access and Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among Young People Living with HIV in Shinyanga Region, Tanzania.AIDS and behavior · 2026Article
- The burden of HIV/AIDS among children and adolescents under 20 years of age in China and ASEAN countries from 1990 to 2023 and projections of future trends.European journal of pediatrics · 2026Article
- Longitudinal Correlates of Internalized HIV Stigma Among Ugandan PLWH.AIDS and behavior · 2026Article
- HIV-related stigma and academic outcomes: the mediating role of mental health among adolescents living with HIV in Uganda.AIDS care · 2026Article
- A synthesis of dimensions of wellbeing among adolescents and young people living with HIV from Sub-Saharan Africa for measurement in economic evaluation: a qualitative overview of reviews.Health and quality of life outcomes · 2026Review
- Prevalence of common mental health disorders and associated factors among adolescents and young people living with HIV in Lusaka, Zambia.PLOS mental health · 2026Article
- Psychosocial correlates of adherence self-efficacy and HIV viral suppression among adolescents and young adults in Western Kenya.PloS one · 2026Article
- Psychosocial support and HIV-related stigma intervention needs of adolescents living with HIV in southern Ethiopia: insights from adolescents, caregivers, and healthcare providers.Global health action · 2025Article
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- Exploring differences in HIV stigma and treatment interruptions between young and older adults in Zimbabwe.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Sexual and reproductive health issues facing young people with perinatal HIV infection.AIDS (London, England) · 2025Article
- Oral health and behavioral problems in children living with and without HIV in South Africa.AIDS care · 2025Article
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- Aging of adult lifetime survivors with perinatal HIV.Current opinion in HIV and AIDS · 2025Review
- Challenges of integrating HIV prevention and treatment in China's border mountain regions: a grounded theory study.BMC infectious diseases · 2025Article
- Characterizing adolescent and youth-friendly HIV services: a cross-sectional assessment across 16 global sites.Journal of the International AIDS Society · 2025Article
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Abstract
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) affects millions of people globally. The associated stigma remains a challenge for individuals living with HIV and children and adolescents face the additional challenge of withstanding the peer, pubertal and identity challenges associated with growing up. The current systematic review aimed to define and explore the major stigma-related challenges of children and adolescents from their own perspectives. A secondary aim was to identify any challenges distinct to childhood and adolescence. Studies included individuals aged 3 to 18 years who were aware of their status. Fifteen studies met inclusion criteria. Narrative synthesis was conducted on the included studies. Five analytic themes emerged describing major stigma-related challenges: disclosure-related anxiety, medication adherence, feelings of abnormality, mental health issues and social exclusion. Disclosure-related anxiety and feelings of abnormality appeared to be largely confined to the experience of children and adolescents. Many of the themes centred around peer influence, highlighting the need to belong in youth. Results suggest that youth require tailored interventions targeting their age-specific challenges.
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