Quantification and factors associated with HIV-related stigma among persons living with HIV/AIDS on antiretroviral therapy at the HIV-day care unit of the Bamenda Regional Hospital, North West Region of Cameroon

• Main Authors: Atem Bethel Ajong (Author), Philip Nana Njotang (Author), Ngholapeh Emmanuel Nghoniji (Author), Marie José Essi (Author), Martin Ndinakie Yakum (Author), Valirie Ndip Agbor (Author), Bruno Kenfack (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The Human Immunodeficiency Virus /Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is not just a medical problem but its social impact is increasingly affecting its effective management. The fear of HIV-stigma constitutes a major barrier to HIV testing, prevention, uptake and adher...