Psychosocial support and HIV-related stigma intervention needs of adolescents living with HIV in southern Ethiopia: insights from adolescents, caregivers, and healthcare providers
Addressing nondisclosure reasons, such as fear of rejection and lack of emotional preparedness, and enhancing supportive networks can empower adolescents and strengthen their resilience. Their willingness to disclose and educate others can lay the groundwork for creating a stigma-free environment.
Authors
- Melkamu Merid Mengesha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4312-0136)
- Charlotte Castor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9188-2461)
- Degu Jerene (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7853-4211)
- Cecilia Follin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2133-7967)
Institutions
- Lund University (SE)
- TuBerculosis Vaccine Initiative (NL)
- Novosibirsk Tuberculosis Research Institute (RU)
- Skåne University Hospital (SE)
- Arba Minch University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Global Health Action
- Published
- 2025-11-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2025.2576956
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.40