Abstract

The effects of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) global epidemic continue to emerge decades after the first wave of infection. One key aspect of the HIV epidemic that is significantly impacted by culture and knowledge of HIV transmission is stigma, specifically HIV/AIDS related stigma and discrimination (HASD). The Caribbean region has the second highest HIV prevalence rate in the world. In 2011, there were approximately 13,000 new infections and 10,000 AIDS related deaths among adults and children in the Caribbean. Three Anglophone nations significantly impacted by the HIV epidemic are Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica. HASD has been identified as a significant determinant of HIV transmission among members of the Anglophone Caribbean population. With the disproportionate spread of HIV among Anglophone Caribbean women, an exploration of ecological factors unique to this population is needed to understand predictors of HASD. Using secondary data from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Multiple Indicators Cluster Survey 3, the purpose of this study was (a) to conduct a cross national comparison of knowledge of HIV prevention, history of HIV testing and HASD and (b) to explore predictors of HASD towards people living with HIV among Anglophone Caribbean women who reside in Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3549375; ProQuest document ID: 1283138318. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Kimberly A. Hires, PhD, RN

Sigma Membership

Epsilon Alpha

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Cross-Sectional

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

HIV/AIDS in Women, Patient Education, Disease Stigma

Advisor

Rosina Cianelli

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

University of Miami

Degree Year

2012

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None: Degree-based Submission

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Date of Issue

2020-09-04

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