Abstract #343  -  The Broken Trust: Stigmatization and it effect
Authors:   Presenting Author:   Mr. George Chidiebere Iheanacho - Universitas Sebelas Maret
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Aim: The effect of stigmatization has become a critical challenge to PLWH in recent times in overcoming the disease. As part of a social problem it continues to hinder the active participation of these category persons in social, cultural, educational, religious and political activities thereby portray them “negative”, unwanted and potential danger to their respective societies. Despite several legislation to checkmate this ugly trend governments and organizations, it has continued to undermine the commitment and effort in fighting the disease or taking adequate care of PLWH in the society as part of humanity. To change this trend, the society and PLWH must recognize in all sincerity and work concertedly in upholding the trust based on the fact that the welfare of PLWH demands our (first) priority. These are real issues that demand our positive attitude and re-examination of our conscience to ward adding value to the life PLWH rather than stigmatizing them. However, this paper will explore these issues with emphasis on socially related and self- induced stigmatization and suggest way forward.
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