Combination model in reducing HIV-related stigma: A systematic review.

OBJECTIVE

This article identifies and explains the various research models related to HIV stigma.

METHODS

This systematic review is done using the PRISMA 2015 guidelines. Source of this review uses 3 online journal databases which are Pubmed, Scinapse, Elsevier. Search criteria include articles published this past 10 years between 2010 and 2020.

RESULT: 4146 articles were obtained and 9 articles which are suited with the inclusion criteria and were chosen in the literature review. It was discovered that stigmatization is a cultural construct and its experiences varies between countries and communities. Models which differentiate are interpersonal and intrapersonal process in handling the stigma.

CONCLUSION

Stigmas are still an important issues because often times it became an obstacle in the effort to reduce the prevalence of HIV/AIDS. Therefore there needs to be a gold standard scenario in reducing HIV related stigma, one of them being cultural in source.