NIH R01 · 2024
Buddhism and HIV Stigma in Thailand: An Intervention Study
Project Summary/Abstract Thailand has the highest HIV prevalence rate in the Asian-Pacific region, with an estimated 1.2% of its adult population infected. Currently there are 0.5 million of PLWH living in Thailand, with a handful of populations more vulnerable to HIV, including men who have sex with men (MSM) (9.2-40%), transgender individuals (12%), sex workers (1-16%), and substance users (19%). Also, the overall mortality rate among Thai PLWH was 3.56%. This high mortality rate explained the notable HIV treatment cascade issues in Thailand. An important reason is HIV-related stigma still poses significant barriers for Thai PLWH to access healthcare and carry out health-protective…
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