What is it about?
We explored how HIV stigma affects talking about HIV and getting tested among men who have sex with men and transgender women in the Philippines. People avoid HIV conversations to protect their social standing, even if they aren’t living with.
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Why is it important?
HIV stigma stops people from talking about HIV or getting tested—even if they aren’t HIV-positive. Understanding this helps create better programs to reduce stigma and improve testing.
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This page is a summary of: The Management of Social Standing: Characterizing the Influence of HIV Stigma on HIV Talk and Testing Behavior in Philippine Key Populations Using a Grounded Theory Approach, Journal of Health and Social Behavior, November 2025, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/00221465251388639.
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