HIV/AIDS related stigma and discrimination in the Bukavu community, democratic republic of the Congo

[摘要] ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The objectives of this study were to identify stigmatization problems in Bukavu community and what support services are available, to establish how often these services are available and to identify the factors that hinder the community from using these services.The data obtained from Bukavu community has been collected by using a questionnaire containing quantitative questions. Qualitative questions were used precisely for different organizations which are working in HIV/AIDS field in order to gather information about HIV/AIDS services provided into the community.A sample size of 150 people was selected from different area. Four HIV/AIDS organizations have been selected for interview. One person was chosen for interview according to his/her manager position. The age categorizations of the subjects started from 15 and above.Generally the respondents indicated a good feeling and behaviors to PLWHA. Furthermore, the result has indicated that health care worker, counselors, did not respect the principle of the confidentiality. 59% of respondents agreed that PLWHA should tell others that they are HIV positive in order to protect those who are not infected. Qualitatively, the results showed the support services provided by the HIV/AIDS organization were limited in the community.

[发布机构] Stellenbosch University