The association of HIV-related stigma and psychosocial factors and HIV treatment outcomes among people living with HIV in the Volta region of Ghana: A mixed-methods study.

• Main Authors: Jerry John Nutor (Author), Akua O Gyamerah (Author), Henry Ofori Duah (Author), David Ayangba Asakitogum (Author), Rachel G A Thompson (Author), Robert Kaba Alhassan (Author), Alison Hamilton (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Stigma and discrimination have been identified as significant barriers to HIV treatment among people living with HIV (PLWH). HIV stigma affects decision to seek HIV testing and early treatment. Evidence shows that HIV stigma undermines antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence by affecting the psycholo...