dc.contributor.author | Atwijukiire, Humphrey | |
dc.contributor.author | Nalubega, Hajarah Jemba | |
dc.contributor.author | Byaruhanga, Vicensio | |
dc.contributor.author | Atwiine, Prossy | |
dc.contributor.author | Muhame, Kennedy | |
dc.contributor.author | Mpumwire, Peninah | |
dc.contributor.author | Muhindi, Eliphaz Bukombi | |
dc.contributor.author | Niyonzima, Vallence | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2023-01-12T11:16:39Z | |
dc.date.available | 2023-01-12T11:16:39Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2022 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Atwijukiire, H., Jemba Nalubega, H., Byaruhanga, V., Atwiine, P., Muhame, K., Mpumwire, P., ... & Niyonzima, V. (2022). Stigma and Discrimination of HIV/AIDs Recipients of Care in Western Uganda: Experiences and Roles of Expert Clients. HIV/AIDS-Research and Palliative Care, 517-527. | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | http://ir.must.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/2697 | |
dc.description.abstract | Purpose: Stigma and discrimination (SAD) remains a major challenge facing HIV/AIDs management in most countries of subSaharan Africa. Expert clients can potentially play a role in the fight against SAD. Our study explored the experiences and the role of expert clients in reducing SAD among people living with HIV/AIDs enrolled on care in health facilities in Western Uganda. Participants and Materials: We conducted a phenomenological qualitative study among (12) twelve purposively selected expert clients at four health facilities in Sheema district, Western Uganda. In-depth interviews were conducted using an interview guide. Data were transcribed verbatim, translated to English, manually coded and analysed manually by thematic content. Results: Four themes emerged describing the experiences of expert clients in reducing HIV/AIDs SAD; 1) Feeling of inner satisfaction, 2) Challenging work environment, 3) Acquisition of skills and 4) Disclosure dilemma. The roles of expert clients in reducing HIV-related SAD included 1) Facilitating status disclosure, 2) Identifying and helping clients with stigma/discrimination, 3) Linking patients to the health care system and 4) Promotion of positive living. Conclusion: Expert clients had numerous experiences and play a key role in the fight against SAD. Expert clients should be included as one of the stakeholders in the efforts to reduce or eradicate SAD in the management of HIV/AIDs. | en_US |
dc.description.sponsorship | The Fogarty International Center (US Department of State’s Office of the US Global AIDS Coordinator and Health Diplomacy [S/GAC] and the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief [PEPFAR]) of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number R25TW011210 | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en_US | en_US |
dc.publisher | HIV/AIDS-Research and Palliative Care | en_US |
dc.subject | Expert clients | en_US |
dc.subject | HIV | en_US |
dc.subject | Stigma | en_US |
dc.subject | Discrimination | en_US |
dc.subject | Experiences | en_US |
dc.subject | Roles | en_US |
dc.title | Stigma and Discrimination of HIV/AIDs Recipients of Care in Western Uganda: Experiences and Roles of Expert Clients | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |