Social context surrounding HIV diagnosis and construction of masculinity: a qualitative study of stigma experiences of heterosexual HIV positive men in southwest Nigeria

• Main Authors: Titilayo Ainegbesua Okoror (Author), Catherine Olufunke Falade (Author), Ebunlomo Mary Walker (Author), Adetayo Olorunlana (Author), Agaptus Anaele (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2016-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Though research has documented experiences of stigma and its effects on the lives of women living with HIV/AIDS, there is limited research on heterosexual positive HIV men experience of stigma in Nigeria. This study explored how social context surrounding HIV diagnosis impacts st...