Stigma and Discrimination: Coping Strategies for Persons Living with HIV/AIDS in Rural America
Individuals with HIV/AIDS that live in rural areas experience significant stigma that creates psychosocial stress, depression, anxiety and reduced self-esteem. Coping with stigma and discrimination is a significant aspect of living with HIV/AIDS and has implications for the psychological and physica...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The International Academic Forum
2018-04-01
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| Series: | IAFOR Journal of Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://iafor.org/journal/iafor-journal-of-psychology-and-the-behavioral-sciences/volume-4-issue-1/article-3/ |