Latent Healthcare Stigma Profiles and Their Association With Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Treatment and Care Outcomes Among Women With HIV in the United States: An Intersectional Analysis - Summary - MDSpire

Latent Healthcare Stigma Profiles and Their Association With Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Treatment and Care Outcomes Among Women With HIV in the United States: An Intersectional Analysis

  • By

  • Jennifer P Jain

  • Nadra E Lisha

  • Jae Sevelius

  • Torsten B Neilands

  • Carol Dawson-Rose

  • Mallory O Johnson

  • Ayden Scheim

  • Bulent Turan

  • Adebola Adedimeji

  • Mirjam-Colette Kempf

  • Gypsyamber D’Souza

  • Michelle Floris-Moore

  • Seble Kassaye

  • Anandi Sheth

  • Azure Thompson

  • Deborah Jones Weiss

  • Phyllis C Tien

  • August 6, 2025

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Objective:

To estimate associations between latent stigma profiles and HIV outcomes among women living with HIV (WWH) in the United States, emphasizing the role of intersectionality.

Key Findings:
  • Identified three stigma profiles: high stigma (3%), low stigma (86%), and anticipated stigma (11%).
  • High stigma profile membership was significantly associated with being Black, drug use, suboptimal adherence, depression, and PTSD, indicating critical areas for intervention.
  • Suboptimal adherence was lowest in the low stigma profile and predicted future viral nonsuppression.
Interpretation:

Reducing stigma and integrating HIV, substance use, and mental health treatment is crucial for improving health outcomes among WWH in the US, particularly for those in high stigma profiles.

Limitations:
  • The study may not generalize to all women with HIV due to the specific cohort, which may limit the applicability of findings.
  • Potential biases in self-reported data on stigma and substance use could affect the reliability of the results.
Conclusion:

Addressing intersectional stigma is essential for enhancing HIV treatment outcomes among women, particularly those who are Black and use drugs, and should inform targeted interventions.

Original Source(s)

Latent Healthcare Stigma Profiles and Their Association With Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Treatment and Care Outcomes Among Women With HIV in the United States: An Intersectional Analysis

  • by Jennifer P Jain, Nadra E Lisha, Jae Sevelius, Torsten B Neilands, Carol Dawson-Rose, Mallory O Johnson, Ayden Scheim, Bulent Turan, Adebola Adedimeji, Mirjam-Colette Kempf, Gypsyamber D’Souza, Michelle Floris-Moore, Seble Kassaye, Anandi Sheth, Azure Thompson, Deborah Jones Weiss, Phyllis C Tien

  • August 6, 2025

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