Stigma, discrimination, and HIV/AIDS : an introduction

Pranee Liamputtong

doi:10.1007/978-94-007-6324-1_1

Stigma, discrimination, and HIV/AIDS : an introduction

Pranee Liamputtong

Western Sydney University

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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
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	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-6324-1_1
Publication status	Published - 2013

Keywords

AIDS (disease)
HIV (viruses)
attitudes
discrimination
stigma (social psychology)

UN SDGs

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