Publications by Camille Elena Spears

Publications by authors named "Camille Elena Spears"

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Lack of virologic suppression is associated with lower HIV-related disclosure stigma in people living with HIV.

Michelle Matheu Thankam Sunil Alexandra Castro-Peña Camille Elena Spears Christopher James Smith

AIDS Care

August 2020

Stigma remains a leading barrier to HIV care. To determine the influence of disclosure stigma (DS), fear of disclosing one's serostatus, on virologic suppression, a cross-sectional study was performed at the largest publicly-funded HIV clinic in South Texas. A survey was administered to participants who were: ≥18 years old, living with HIV, and receiving antiretroviral therapy.

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Camille Elena Spears' recent research primarily focuses on the relationship between stigma and health outcomes in people living with HIV, particularly regarding disclosure stigma and its impact on virologic suppression.
In her 2020 study published in AIDS Care, she found that a lack of virologic suppression is linked to lower levels of HIV-related disclosure stigma, suggesting that the fear of disclosing one's HIV status can negatively affect treatment adherence.
The research highlights the importance of addressing stigma in HIV care settings to improve health outcomes for individuals receiving antiretroviral therapy.

Publications by authors named "Camille Elena Spears"

Lack of virologic suppression is associated with lower HIV-related disclosure stigma in people living with HIV.

Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Camille Elena Spears"