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HIV-Related Stigma Among Pregnant Adolescents: A Qualitative Study of Patient Perspectives in Southwestern Uganda.
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- Adolescent views on participating in HIV biomedical research during pregnancy: a qualitative analysis of motivators and barriers.AIDS care · 2026Article
- Factors associated with insomnia, anxiety, and depression among antenatal women in China: A cross-sectional hospital-based study.PloS one · 2026Article
- Measuring Hepatitis B-related Stigma: A Systematic Review of Questionnaire-based Studies.Acta medica Philippina · 2025Article
- Healthcare Experiences and Service Delivery Gaps for Pregnant Women Living with HIV in Kiryandongo Settlement Camp, Northern Uganda.HIV/AIDS (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2025Article
- Perceptions, Challenges and Barriers to HIV Care in Mbujimayi in the East Kasai Province, DR Congo: A Qualitative Study.HIV/AIDS (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2025Article
- HIV-Related Stigma Among Pregnant Adolescents: A Qualitative Study of Patient Perspectives in Southwestern Uganda [Letter].HIV/AIDS (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2024Article
- Interpersonal relations of pregnant women post-HIV diagnosis in Thembisile Hani, South Africa.Southern African journal of HIV medicine · 2024Article
- Multidimensional analysis of stigma among female sex workers in Northern Uganda: Principal component and factor analyses.Women's health (London, England)Article
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Abstract
Background: The HIV epidemic disproportionately affects adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa, with adolescent girls facing heightened vulnerability. Despite advancements in antiretroviral therapy, HIV-related stigma remains prevalent, particularly among pregnant adolescents. This qualitative study explores the perspectives of adolescents living with HIV in southwestern Uganda, seeking to understand the nature of HIV-related stigma in this context. Methods: One-on-one narrative interviews were conducted with 28 pregnant adolescents living with HIV aged 14-19 receiving care at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. The qualitative approach allowed for in-depth exploration of participants' experiences. Thematic analysis was employed to identify recurring patterns in the narratives. Results: Five overarching themes emerged from the analysis: Experiences of double stigma, social and cultural influences shaping stigma, healthcare system challenges, psychosocial impacts of stigma, and resilience and coping mechanisms. Double stigma, arising from societal prejudices related to both HIV status and teenage pregnancy, created a complex environment for participants. Despite these challenges, participants exhibited resilience through external support and internal strength. Conclusion: This study reveals the pervasive double stigma experienced by pregnant adolescents living with HIV in southwestern Uganda, driven by societal biases against both HIV status and teenage pregnancy. Urgent targeted interventions are needed to address the intersectionality of stigma, cultural influences, healthcare issues, and psychosocial well-being for the betterment of this vulnerable population.
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