Intersectional stigmas and HIV-related outcomes among a cohort of key populations enrolled in stigma mitigation interventions in Senegal.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The current study aims to assess longitudinal differences in stigma and HIV outcomes among key populations at risk for and living with HIV.

Design

Key populations enrolled into two parallel prospective cohorts; one for female sex workers and one for sexual and gender minorities (SGMs). Participants were recruited from three urban areas in Senegal; were followed for 24 months; and had the option to participate in an integrated stigma mitigation intervention.

Methods

Participants included individuals both at risk for and living with HIV. Sociobehavioral questionnaires and biological HIV testing were administered every 3-4 months. Longitudinal analyses used nonparametric Chi-squared test for trends and multivariable logistic regression with generalized estimat

SUBMITTER: Lyons CE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7880051 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature