Background: Optimized treatment regimens have improved the survival of children/youth living with HIV (YLH) allowing them to pursue career goals. More YLH are now spending time in schools, but evidence points to poor support and adherence challenges in schools. We explored school staff experiences with YLH in the school environment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Disclosure of one's HIV status to others is often difficult due to the fear of stigma. However, disclosure may facilitate receiving social support. Many youth living with HIV (YLH) are enrolled in school as better treatments have improved the health and survival of children with HIV.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: HIV stigma and discrimination is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa and is associated with poor clinical outcomes. Schools play a critical role in the life of youth and have been identified as a potentially stigmatising environment. We sought to explore school HIV stigma drivers, facilitators, manifestations and outcomes among youth living with HIV (YLH) as well as potential stigma reduction interventions in Kenya.
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