Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Hafsa Raheel

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• Research Article
  Stigma towards People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWAs) among Adolescents of Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  Author(s): Hafsa RaheelHafsa Raheel
  
  Background: After three decades of fight with HIV/AIDS in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), its control remains a challenge. Stigma against PLWAs is a major barrier to its control. Objective: To assess the stigma and associated factors, towards PLWAs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Materials and methodology: Cross-sectional study using a structured self-administered questionnaire was conducted among 713 adolescents (15–20 years). Descriptive analysis and adjusted odds ratio (OR) was calculated using SPSS. Results: More males were of the view of; ending friendship with people infected with HIV, they should be isolated; kept out of school and moved out of the house. Females were willing to work with PLWAs. These stigmatizing attitudes were significantly related to lack of knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS. Conclusion and recommendations: Educated adolescents in Riyadh have stigmatizing atti.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000612

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