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Many people have fears, prejudices or negative attitudes about HIV. Stigma can result in people living with HIV being rejected, gossiped about and excluded from social activities. See also our sections on Combatting stigma and Discrimination and the law.

Confidentiality, consent & medical ethics

Consultation on Malicious Disclosure of HIV Status

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HIV Scotland
9 October 2019
Telling people you have HIV

A journalist told Gareth Thomas’ parents about his HIV status before he did: ‘I can never take that moment back’

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PinkNews
18 September 2019
Support issues for children & young people

Community beliefs and social stigma negatively affect adolescents with HIV in rural Uganda

News
4 September 2019
PrEP programmes & uptake

Just under half of European gay and bisexual men want PrEP, but only 3% have taken it

News
30 August 2019
Sexually transmitted infections tests & treatment

Why Sexually Transmitted Infections Can’t Shake Their Stigma

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New York Times
16 August 2019
Experiences of stigma

The Gay Divide Over Marianne Williamson

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Slate
8 August 2019
Experiences of stigma

Posters against HIV stigma defaced in ‘homophobic vandalism’

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Metro
24 July 2019
PrEP programmes & uptake

Three forms of PrEP stigma in Kenya

News
24 July 2019
African migrants

Deportation fears, uncertainty over health insurance and stigma are barriers to accessing HIV services for undocumented African migrants in the US

News
19 July 2019
Experiences of stigma

Almost Half Of Brits Would Feel Uncomfortable Kissing Someone With HIV

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Huffington Post
4 July 2019
Men who have sex with men (MSM)

In Haiti, gay men infected with HIV are targets of discrimination

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The Conversation
1 July 2019
Experiences of stigma

Facing discrimination and ignorance, Hongkongers living with HIV want better education to debunk myths on disease

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South China Morning Post
25 June 2019
PrEP programmes & uptake

My PrEP Story: KUCHENGA (part 2)

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Prepster
11 June 2019
HIV & criminal law

HIV criminalisation cases recorded in 72 countries, including 49 in the last four years

News
3 June 2019
Money

People living with HIV forced to explain how they got it for insurance

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Metro
23 May 2019
PrEP programmes & uptake

Being black and gay: how intersectional stigma impacts on the uptake of PrEP

News
17 May 2019
Exposure to HIV through medical procedures

Why the infected blood enquiry matters

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National AIDS Trust
10 May 2019
Undetectable viral load & treatment as prevention

Most UK clinic staff now tell people about U=U, but not always in the same way

News
29 April 2019
Telling people you have HIV

Challenging My Own Bigotry

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Poz
25 April 2019
People & personal stories

Ageing with HIV: Testimonials of Stigma and Discrimination in Healthcare Settings

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EATG
25 April 2019
Experiences of stigma

No reduction in HIV stigma in San Francisco, 2011 to 2017

News
25 April 2019
Retention & linkage to care

Confidentiality breaches, stigma and a lack of time are stopping men in Côte d’Ivoire from getting tested and treated for HIV

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AVERT
24 April 2019
Infant feeding

HIV Stigma Makes Zambian Mothers Think Twice About Exclusive Breastfeeding

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Global Press Journal
15 April 2019
Confidentiality, consent & medical ethics

‘Demeaning’ to portray counsellor as HIV-positive sex worker – Kenyan court

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Legal Brief
11 April 2019