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Stigma and Discrimination among the Persons Living with HIV/AIDS: Public Sector and Community Perspective’s In Bitung Municipality North Sulawesi

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Background: Stigma and discrimination persist resulting many people living with HIV hide their status for fear of losing their jobs, social status, and the support of their families and communities. Methods: This case study presents collecting evidence and reviews factors relate to HIV/AIDS programme provided by public in Bitung Municipality, North Sulawesi Province, lndonesia. The objectives of this ca se study are to identify policy of HIV/AIDS program in local con text and to leam the collaboration of local public services' activities relate to health particularly to lessen the stigma and discrimination of HIV/AIDS. Results: Stigma and discrimination may be reduced through structural intervention at local level, community intervention and individual intervention. The interventions should be understood by health providers relate to HIV/AIDS prevention and control program at all stages. To reduce stigma at the community level can be integrated into HIV/AIDS programs by facilitating the participation of people living with HIV/AIDS.

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Buletin Penelitian Sistem Kesehatan, 15 (1) 2012:

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Surabaya : Pusat Humaniora, Kebijakan Kesehatan dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat., 2012

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5p

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1410-2935

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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
HIV

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