Table 3 Perceived reasons for stigma and discrimination experienced
N=486 | n | HIV status (%) | Other (%) | HIV and other (%) | Not sure (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Being gossiped about | 254 | 142 (55.9) | 13 (5.1) | 57 (22.4) | 24 (9.4) |
Verbally insulted/harass/threatened | 138 | 86 (62.3) | 19 (13.8) | 28 (20.3) | 2 (1.4) |
Excluded from social gatherings | 101 | 35 (34.7) | 26 (25.7) | 22 (21.8) | 10 (9.9) |
Physically assaulted | 78 | 40 (51.3) | 17 (21.8) | 11 (14.1) | 8 (10.3) |
Excluded from family activities | 75 | 25 (33.3) | 31 (41.3) | 8 (10.7) | 4 (5.3) |
Physically harassed | 75 | 41 (54.7) | 17 (22.7) | 11 (14.7) | 4 (5.3) |
Excluded from religious activities | 50 | 4 (8.0) | 32 (64.0) | 6 (12.0) | 1 (2.0) |