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ArticleAIDS care2026

Impact of HIV-related stigma on quality of life among people with HIV: evidence from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Godfrey L Sambayi, George Msema Bwire, Mary Spicar Kilapilo, David T Myemba, Idda H Mosha, Manase Kilonzi, Maryam Amour, Rogers Mwakalukwa, Ally Mangara, Muhammad Bakari and 5 more

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Godfrey L SambayiDepartment of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
George Msema BwireDepartment of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, School of Pharmacy, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Mary Spicar KilapiloDepartment of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, School of Pharmacy, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
David T MyembaDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Idda H MoshaDepartment of Behavioural Sciences, School of Public Health and Social Sciences, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Manase KilonziDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Maryam AmourDepartment of Community Health, School of Public Health and Social Sciences, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Rogers MwakalukwaDepartment of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Ally MangaraDar es Salaam Urban Cohort Study, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health and Social Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Muhammad BakariDepartment of Internal Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Christopher R SudfeldDepartment of Global Health and Population, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Mecky I N MateeDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Raphael Z SangedaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, School of Pharmacy, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Lisa V AdamsDepartment of Medicine, Center for Global Health Equity, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, NH, USA.
Japhet KillewoDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health and Social Sciences, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Funding

Training Tanzanian Researchers for HIV/AIDS Implementation ScienceD43TW009775 · FIC · HARVARD UNIVERSITY D/B/A HARVARD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH · PI Wafaie W Fawzi, Christopher Sudfeld · 2015 to 2026
$3.0M
Tuberculosis Research Institute at MUHASD43TW009573 · FIC · DARTMOUTH COLLEGE · PI ADAMS, LISA VIRGINIA · 2013 to 2022
$3.0M
FIC NIH HHS D43 TW009573FIC NIH HHS D43 TW009775
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Abstract

HIV-related stigma affects the well-being and quality of life of people with HIV (PHIV). To evaluate the impact of HIV-related stigma on the quality of life among PHIV in Dar es Salaam, we conducted a qualitative study between December 2021 and June 2022. We enrolled participants in the Dar es Salaam Urban Cohort Study who were from the Ilala Municipality of Dar es Salaam. Using a semi-structured discussion guide, three focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted with the 33 participants. FGDs were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analyzed thematically. The impact of stigma on quality of life was grouped into three themes: (1) health impact manifested as failure to attend clinic as scheduled, poor adherence to medication and appetite and weight loss; (2) psychosocial impact manifested as fear, stress, depression, family instability, limited social interaction and a difficult learning environment and (3) economic impact manifested as denied employment opportunities, loss of job, denied financial support and a lack of economic support. PHIV experience stigma, which affects their economic status, health and well-being. Therefore, strengthening programmes, such as community education, awareness campaigns, peer support groups among PHIV and the establishment of microeconomic groups for PHIV may reduce stigma and improve quality of life.

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HIV InfectionsQuality of LifeSocial StigmaAdultCohort StudiesFemaleFocus GroupsHumansMaleMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchTanzaniaYoung AdultHIV-related stigmapeople with HIVquality of lifeSDG 3 good health and well-beingTanzania

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PMCPMC12746292

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