The 3 levels of HIV stigma in the United States military: perspectives from service members living with HIV

Abstract

Epidemiological surveillance data indicate that a majority of HIV-infected in the United States (U.S.) military are African-Americans and men who have sex with men. There is limited research about barriers to HIV prevention among military service members and the unique factors that contribute to HIV stigma.

Document Details

• Document Type: Pub Defense Publication
• Publication Date: Jul 15, 2021
• Source ID: 10.1186/s12889-021-11462-9

Entities

People

• Jason F. Okulicz
• Joseph M. Yabes Jr
• Leroy B. Foster Jr
• Paul T. Scott
• Phillip W. Schnarrs
• Shilpa Hakre

Organizations

• U.S. Military HIV Research Program
• United States Army Medical Research and Development Command

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