Up until now, many articles have been written to portray stigma and
discrimination which occur with people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in
many parts of the world. But this is the first book which attempts to
put together results from empirical research relating to stigma,
discrimination and living with HIV/AIDS. The focus of this book is on
issues relevant to stigma and discrimination which have occurred to
individuals and groups in different parts of the globe, as well as how
these individuals and groups attempt to deal with HIV/AIDS. The book
comprises chapters written by researchers who carry out their projects
in different parts of the world and each chapter contains empirical
information based on real life situations. This can be used as an
evidence for health care providers to implement socially and
culturally appropriate services to assist individuals and groups who
are living with HIV/AIDS in many societies. The book is of interest to
health care providers who have their interests in working with
individuals and groups who are living with HIV/AIDS from a
cross-cultural perspective. It will be useful for students and
lecturers in courses such as anthropology, sociology, social work,
nursing, public health and medicine. In particular, it will assist
health workers in community health centres and hospitals in
understanding issues related to HIV/AIDS and hence provide culturally
sensitive health care to people living with HIV/AIDS from different
social and cultural backgrounds. The book is useful for anyone who is
interested in HIV/AIDS-related stigma and discrimination in diverse
social and cultural settings.
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ISBN
9789400763241
Publisert
2018
Utgiver
Vendor
Springer
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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