Intersectional stigma and adherence to antiretroviral (ART) among sexual minority men (SMM) living with HIV in Nigeria: A Qualitative Inquiry.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sexual minority men (SMM) living with HIV in Nigeria experience suboptimal outcomes on the HIV care continuum. Experiences of intersectional stigma has been linked to lower likelihood of engagement in HIV services, but little is known about the effects of intersectional stigma on HIV care outcomes for SMM in Nigeria. The current study explored experiences of intersectional stigma among SMM living with HIV in Lagos, Nigeria and its' impact on engagement in HIV care.

Methods

Between January and February 2022, we conducted semi-structured individual interviews with 30 SMM living with HIV in Lagos, Nigeria and 38 healthcare providers that provide HIV prevention and care services to SMM.

Results

We found that while participants described experiencing both HIV an

SUBMITTER: Ogunbajo A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12747391 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature