Table 1 Experience of stigma and discrimination a
N=486 | Never experienced (%) | Experienced (Once to often) (%) | Not indicated (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Being gossiped about | 215 (44.2) | 254 (52.3) | 17 (3.5) |
Verbally insulted/harassed, threatened | 339 (69.8) | 138 (28.3) | 9 (1.9) |
Husband/spouse/other household member have been discriminated against | 358 (73.7) | 116 (23.8) | 12 (2.5) |
Sexual rejection | 368 (75.7) | 101 (20.8) | 17 (3.5) |
Manipulation by partner | 373 (96.7) | 101 (20.8) | 12 (2.5) |
Excluded from social gatherings | 399 (80) | 91 (18.8) | 6 (1.2) |
Physically assaulted | 400 (82.3) | 78 (16.1) | 8 (1.6) |
Excluded from family activities | 406 (83.5) | 75 (15.5) | 5 (1) |
Physically harassed | 387 (79.6) | 75 (15.5) | 24 (4.9) |
Discriminated against by other PLHIV | 404 (83.1) | 71 (14.6) | 11 (2.3) |
Excluded from religious activities | 417 (85.8) | 50 (10.3) | 19 (3.9) |