Discriminatory attitudes toward people living with HIV/AIDS in East Africa: a multilevel analysis of socioeconomic and behavioral determinants using DHS 2019–2023 data
Discriminatory attitudes toward PLHIV remain high in East Africa, particularly among economically disadvantaged, unemployed individuals and have multiple sexual partners. Integrated interventions targeting socio-economic inequalities, sexual health education, and employment opportunities help reduce discriminatory attitudes toward PLHIV.
Authors
- Gebresilassie Tadesse (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4599-9054)
- Fantahun Andualem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0630-5318)
- Gidey Rtbey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4081-790X)
- Tesfaye Segon
- Ashenafi Worku Woretaw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3898-1660)
- Girum Nakie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6799-1900)
- Mekidem Aderaw
- Mamaru Melkam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7847-5709)
- Getasew Kibralew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2604-7008)
- Yilkal Abebaw Wassie
- Mulualem Kelebie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3146-1715)
- Betelhem Mulugeta Worku (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5890-6593)
- Shegaw Marie Bishaw
- Setegn Fentahun
Institutions
- Haramaya University (ET)
- Jigjiga University (ET)
- Injibara University (ET)
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- AIDS Research and Therapy
- Published
- 2026-02-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12981-026-00859-4
- Primary Topic
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00