Abstract
This chapter sets the scene for this book. It discusses salient issues and theoretical understandings pertaining to stigma and discrimination, which have occurred to people living with HIV/AIDS in different parts of the world. It also discusses the impact of stigma and discrimination on the health and well-being of those living with HIV/AIDS as well as strategies which have been used to fight against stigma and discrimination. This chapter also introduces the book and outlines details of all chapters which are included in the volume.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Stigma, Discrimination and Living with HIV/AIDS: A Cross-Cultural Perspective |
Editors | Pranee Liamputtong |
Place of Publication | Netherlands |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 1-19 |
Number of pages | 19 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9789400763241 |
ISBN (Print) | 9789400763234 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Keywords
- AIDS (disease)
- HIV (viruses)
- attitudes
- discrimination
- stigma (social psychology)