What is it about?
People living with HIV often experience stigma, which can affect their mental and physical well-being. This study explored how stigma relates to health-related quality of life among individuals with HIV. The results show that higher stigma is linked to lower quality of life, emphasizing the need for emotional and social support alongside medical care.
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Why is it important?
This study highlights how stigma continues to play a crucial role in shaping the mental and physical well-being of people living with HIV, even in the era of advanced treatment and greater awareness. Unlike many earlier studies that focused only on medical outcomes, this research integrates psychological and social dimensions, showing that stigma can directly influence depression and quality of life. These findings emphasize the urgent need for family empowerment and community-based support systems, not just medical interventions, to improve the overall well-being of people living with HIV.
Perspectives
Writing this article was a meaningful experience because it allowed us to look beyond clinical outcomes and focus on the real lives and emotions of people living with HIV. We hope this study inspires healthcare workers, families, and communities to see that support and empathy are as vital as medicine. More than anything, we hope this research encourages the creation of stigma-free spaces where people living with HIV can live with dignity, confidence, and hope.
Mr Ferry Efendi
Universitas Airlangga
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This page is a summary of: Relationship between stigma
and health-related quality of life among people living with HIV, HIV & AIDS Review, May 2025, Termedia Sp. z.o.o.,
DOI: 10.5114/hivar/155257.
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