A relationship-oriented model of HIV-related stigma derived from a review of the HIV-affected couples literature.
Previous research has focused on the influence of HIV-related stigma for the psychological adjustment and physical health of persons with HIV/AIDS. Few studies, however, have examined the impact of HIV-related stigma on close relationships where one or both couple members have HIV/AIDS. The current review will integrate previous research findings to substantiate a relationship-oriented theoretical model of HIV-related stigma that delineates interpersonal variables important for understanding the influence of types of HIV-related stigma on couple-level as well as relevant individual-level outcomes. In doing so, supportive evidence is presented from the extant quantitative and qualitative literature that has assessed or examined HIV-affected couple members' experiences with HIV-related stigma. Implications from this review are presented for researchers who examine issues related to HIV-related stigma.
Talley
Amelia E
AE
University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA. aetyrd@mizzou.edu
Ann Bettencourt
B
B
D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology* / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D011584:Psychology; D012747:Sexual Partners; D012944:Social Support; D013240:Stereotyping