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Document 1937
DOCN M94A1937
TI Ostracism of HIV positive people.
DT 9412
AU Maladkar MN
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):417 (abstract no. PD0275). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370638
AB OBJECTIVES: To assess the impact and level of discrimination in HIV
positive people. METHODS: Persons victimised of being HIV positive,
previously working in factories/hospitals, their employers, HIV positive
medical students and their relatives were contacted and interviewed.
RESULTS: The stigma faced by HIV positive people was significant to
cause deterioration in their quality of life. The discrimination had led
them to financial crisis as well as emotional disturbances. The reasons
for this discrimination was fear and ignorance on part of employers who
were apprehended about their working capacity, transmission routes and
image of the work place. Some of these persons were termed HIV positive
only on ELISA without confirmation by Western Blot test. The social
impact was tremendous to these individuals, some of whom have left their
jobs, their studies, joining else where keeping their HIV positive
status confidential and at same time denying themself much needed care.
Some returned to their native place and died pathetically. DISCUSSION &
CONCLUSIONS: This brings to my notice the need to check further
victimisation to prevent fear of HIV/AIDS. And this calls for
behavioural changes for a positive future.
DE *Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Blotting, Western Confidentiality
Emotions *Employment Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay Ethics,
Professional Human *HIV Infections *HIV Seropositivity/PSYCHOLOGY
Interviews *Prejudice *Students, Medical MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).