Impact of experienced HIV stigma on health is mediated by internalized stigma and depression: results from the people living with HIV stigma index in Ontario

• Main Authors: Jason M. Lo Hog Tian (Author), James R. Watson (Author), Francisco Ibáñez-Carrasco (Author), Billy Tran (Author), Janet A. Parsons (Author), Robert G. Maunder (Author), Kiffer G. Card (Author), Stefan Baral (Author), Christian Hui (Author), Anthony R. Boni (Author), Monisola Ajiboye (Author), Joanne D. Lindsay (Author), Sean B. Rourke (Author), The Ontario HIV Stigma Index Team (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Experiences of HIV stigma remain prevalent across Canada, causing significant stress and negatively affecting the health and wellbeing of people living with HIV. While studies have consistently demonstrated that stigma negatively impacts health, there has been limited research on...