A review of the persistence of HIV stigma within faith communities
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21609653 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Germari Kruger (0000-0002-2359-5102, North-West University), E A J G van der Borght (0000-0002-9154-194X, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam), Riaan Rheeder (0000-0001-9355-7331, North-West University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 59 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2025-08-08 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1018-6441 • E-ISSN: 2305-0853 |
| Publisher | AOSIS (PUBLISHER • ZA) |
| DOI | 10.4102/ids.v59i1.3189 |
| OpenAlex | W4412892019 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 14 |
Over time, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has evolved into a chronic condition. Stigma associated with HIV has fostered discrimination against individuals living with the virus, thereby leading to numerous adverse health outcomes. This article examined Christian narratives throughout the pandemic. The research employed a literature review methodology, encompassing the following steps: (1) refinement of the topic; (2) design a search; (3) location of literature sources; (4) utilisation of sources as references; (5) evaluation of the information contained in the various works. The findings highlighted the initial silence of Christian churches during the onset of the pandemic. Subsequently, there was an observed duality between the moral condemnation of individuals living with HIV and the compassionate care that should be extended to them. Recent scholarly works indicated that most churches have emerged as leaders in the efforts to combat HIV and its associated stigma. Contribution: This manuscript contributes to the discourse on the persistence of HIV stigma within faith communities
Aesthetics · Criminology · Environmental ethics · Epistemology · Faith · Literature · Narrative · Pandemic · Psychiatry · Silence · Sociology · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Gender Studies · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Medicine · Psychology · Sex work and related issues · Virology
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An Examination of HIV and Aids Campaign in South Africa towards Eliminating Stigmatisation
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |