As AIDS recedes, HIV stigma evolves in rural South Africa – aidsmap

Widely available ART in rural South Africa has led to dramatic decreases in AIDS-related mortality over the last few years. A new qualitative study has revealed that HIV is now seen as a preferred chronic illness when compared to cancer, diabetes and hypertension. However, this research also questions whether these shifts have led to a real decrease in HIV-related stigma, or if it is simply less noticeable due to those living with HIV being less conspicuous in the era of widely available and highly…

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