Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Chukwuma B Duru

Publications

• Research Article
  Stigmatization and the Predictors of Reported Discrimination among HIV Positive Patients Receiving Care in Hospitals in Imo State, Nigeria
  Author(s): Chukwuma B Duru, Anthony C Iwu, Kevin C Diwe, Uche R Oluoha, Irene A Merenu, Chinyere M Aguocha, Ugochukwu C Madubueze, Nera P Kadiri-Eneh, Emmanuel U Ndukwu, Ikechi Ohale and Ernest NwaigboChukwuma B Duru, Anthony C Iwu, Kevin C Diwe, Uche R Oluoha, Irene A Merenu, Chinyere M Aguocha, Ugochukwu C Madubueze, Nera P Kadiri-Eneh, Emmanuel U Ndukwu, Ikechi Ohale and Ernest Nwaigbo
  
  Background: HIV related Stigma and discrimination is a reflection of fear of the unknown, driven by ignorance and helplessness that results in negative attitude, beliefs and unfair treatment towards those living with HIV. Objective: To assess knowledge of stigmatization, prevalence of reported discrimination and the socio-demographic and care predictors of discrimination among HIV positive patients receiving care in Health Care Institutions in Imo State, Nigeria. Methods: A cross sectional analytical design using a simple random sampling technique to select 422 HIV positive patients attending the adult HIV clinics from two public health care institutions in Imo State. Data was collected using a pretested semi structured questionnaire. Descriptive analyses were done with frequencies and summary statistics. Chi square statistics were computed to d.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000745

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