HIV/AIDS-related Discrimination in Shanxi Rural Areas of China

YI YANG; KONG-LAI ZHANG

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Volume 17 Issue 4

Dec. 2004

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YI YANG, KONG-LAI ZHANG. HIV/AIDS-related Discrimination in Shanxi Rural Areas of China[J]. Biomedical and Environmental Sciences, 2004, 17(4): 410-417.

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YI YANG, KONG-LAI ZHANG. HIV/AIDS-related Discrimination in Shanxi Rural Areas of China[J]. Biomedical and Environmental Sciences, 2004, 17(4): 410-417.

HIV/AIDS-related Discrimination in Shanxi Rural Areas of China

Department of Epidemiology, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Preventive Mediuine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical College, No. 40, Guanghan Zhijie, Baogang, Haizhu District, Guangzhou 510224, Guangdong China

Funds: NGO section related to Health Ⅸ Project, the World Bank Loan

Abstract

In order to explore the features of discrimination against people with HIV/AIDS in rural areas, a community-based intervention was carried out in two pilot communities of X County of Shanxi Province from September 2002 to October 2003. Methods Data were collected using qualitative methods (in-depth interview and focus group discussion) and anonymously structured questionnaires. Results (1) Severe discrimination against people infected with HIV/AIDS was revealed in the target communities. However, the response to HIV/AIDS was different in each community. (2) People were reluctant to disclose their HIV status or get tested for HIV, which endangered their sexual partners to contract HIV through unprotected sexual intercourses. (3) Attitudes towards people infected with HIV/AIDS varied. (4) Public education promoted a better understanding of HIV/AIDS which in turn improved community attitudes and behaviors towards people with HIV/AIDS. Conclusion HIV/AIDS-related discrimination undermines both individuals' and communities' responses to HIV/AIDS and may be a serious obstacle towards effective HIV/AIDS prevention and control.
- HIV/AIDS,
- Discrimination,
- Rural area,
- Intervention
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HIV/AIDS-related Discrimination in Shanxi Rural Areas of China

Department of Epidemiology, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China

Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Preventive Mediuine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical College, No. 40, Guanghan Zhijie, Baogang, Haizhu District, Guangzhou 510224, Guangdong China

Funds: NGO section related to Health Ⅸ Project, the World Bank Loan

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Abstract: In order to explore the features of discrimination against people with HIV/AIDS in rural areas, a community-based intervention was carried out in two pilot communities of X County of Shanxi Province from September 2002 to October 2003. Methods Data were collected using qualitative methods (in-depth interview and focus group discussion) and anonymously structured questionnaires. Results (1) Severe discrimination against people infected with HIV/AIDS was revealed in the target communities. However, the response to HIV/AIDS was different in each community. (2) People were reluctant to disclose their HIV status or get tested for HIV, which endangered their sexual partners to contract HIV through unprotected sexual intercourses. (3) Attitudes towards people infected with HIV/AIDS varied. (4) Public education promoted a better understanding of HIV/AIDS which in turn improved community attitudes and behaviors towards people with HIV/AIDS. Conclusion HIV/AIDS-related discrimination undermines both individuals' and communities' responses to HIV/AIDS and may be a serious obstacle towards effective HIV/AIDS prevention and control.

YI YANG, KONG-LAI ZHANG. HIV/AIDS-related Discrimination in Shanxi Rural Areas of China[J]. Biomedical and Environmental Sciences, 2004, 17(4): 410-417.

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YI YANG, KONG-LAI ZHANG. HIV/AIDS-related Discrimination in Shanxi Rural Areas of China[J]. Biomedical and Environmental Sciences, 2004, 17(4): 410-417.