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The Caribbean needs greater political leadership and investment in evidence-informed initiatives to bridge the gaps within and among communities living with and most affected by HIV and to address inequalities to end AIDS as a public-health threat. ....
The Path To End AIDS In Jamaica Is Clear, Regardless Of The Challenges | RJR News radiojamaicanewsonline.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from radiojamaicanewsonline.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Zero Discrimination Day, commemorated on March 1 every year, is particularly important for Cambodia. The HIV response here has made incredible progress. Four of every five people living with HIV are aware of their status. And once diagnosed, the vast majority start treatment and achieve viral suppression. ....
Enacted or anticipated stigma among people living with HIV (PLHIV) can negatively impact healthcare engagement. We identified factors associated with having avoided HIV health services for fear of stigma among PLHIV in Morocco. The Stigma Index survey was conducted in Morocco in March-June 2016. Factors associated with avoiding HIV testing and treatment services for fear of stigma by (A) health personnel or family/neighbours and (B) health personnel and family/neighbours compared to people who did not avoid health services for fear of stigma from either of the two sources were assessed using multinomial logistic regression models. Among 583 respondents, 280 (48.0%) were women and median number of years living with HIV was 5[IQR:2–7]. Half of the respondents reported avoiding health services for fear of stigma by health personnel and/or family/neighbours: (A) n = 228, 39.1% and (B) n = 68, 11.7%. After adjustment on perceived health status, not having had e ....
Leaving no one behind: a call to increase access to HIV care for marginalised communities in the Americas thelancet.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thelancet.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.