Systematic review of stigma reducing interventions for African/Black diasporic women.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Literature indicates that racism, sexism, homophobia and HIV-related stigma have adverse impacts on health, well-being, and quality of life among HIV-positive women of African descent (African/Black diaspora). However, limited evidence exists on the effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing stigma tailored for these women. This study systematically reviewed randomized controlled trials (RCTs), non-randomized observational and quasi-experimental studies evaluating the effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing stigma experienced by this population.

Methods

The Cochrane methodology was used to develop a search strategy in consultation with a librarian scientist. Databases searched included the Cochrane Library, Ovid EMBASE, PsycInfo, and 10 others. Tw

SUBMITTER: Loutfy M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4393416 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature