HIV/AIDS-Related Stigma in Faith-Based Settings (original) (raw)

Abstract

Background: HIV/AIDS stigma has been widely studied and well documented in the United States and worldwide. Stigma remains a major structural barrier to addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the United States, particularly within racial minority populations. The purpose of this study was to measure HIV/AIDS-related comfort and attitudes as indicators of stigma among congregation members in predominately African American faith-based organizations (FBOs) that participated in Project FAITH (Fostering AIDS Initiative that Heal), a statewide stigma reduction and HIV/AIDS prevention project in a southeastern state. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was administered to congregants from FBOs that participated in Project FAITH. Likert-type scales were utilized to measure HIV/AIDS-related attitudes and comfort. Independent variables included gender, age, education level, and frequency of church attendance. Difference of means test, ANOVA and Tukey post-hoc analyses were conducted to determine d...

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