Peters Adekoya, Faith D Lannap, Fatima Anne Ajonye, Stanley Amadiegwu, Ifeyinwa Okereke, Charity Elochukwu, Christopher Ayaba Aruku, Adeyemi Oluwaseyi, Grace Kumolu, Michael Ejeh, Ayodotun O Olutola, Doreen Magaji
BACKGROUND: Recent advances in care and treatment have turned HIV into a "chronic but manageable condition". Despite this, some people living with HIV (PLHIV) continue to suffer from stigma and discrimination in accessing health care services. This study examined the experience of stigma and discrimination and access to health care services among PLHIV in Akwa Ibom State. METHODS: The Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research (CCCRN), implementing a USAID-funded Integrated Child Health and Social Services Award (ICHSSA 1) project, conducted a community-based cross-sectional survey in 12 randomly selected local government areas in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria...
2024: HIV/AIDS: Research and Palliative Care