Social Determinants of HIV-Related Stigma in Faith-Based Organizations.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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- Also identified by DOI 10.2105/AJPH.2015.302985 and PMC identifier 4815751.
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Abstract
To examine the association between social factors in faith-based settings (including religiosity and proximity to people living with HIV/AIDS) and HIV stigma. A total of 1747 congregants from primarily African American faith-based organizations of Project FAITH (Fostering AIDS Initiatives That Heal), a South Carolina statewide initiative to address HIV-related stigma, completed a survey. Female gender (P = .001), higher education (P < .001), knowing someone with HIV/AIDS (P = .01), and knowing someone who is gay (P < .001), but not religiosity, were associated with lower levels of stigma and with lower odds of stigmatizing attitudes (P < .05). Opportunities for connection with people living with HIV/AIDS tailored to the social characteristics of faith-based organizations may address HIV stigma in African American communities.
Medical subject headings
- Black or African American
- HIV Infections
- Religion
- Social Stigma