HIV Stigma: Overcoming Avoidance Attitudes
Introduction and Definition of Avoidance Attitudes Avoidance attitudes towards individuals living with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) represent a complex psychological and behavioral phenomenon characterized by the deliberate or subconscious distancing from these patients. This form of stigma manifests not necessarily through overt acts of discrimination, such as denial of services, but often through subtle, non-verbal […]