| dc.description.abstract | HIV/AIDS data still shows the presence of HIV infection cases and AIDS
cases as well as cases of death due to AIDS. HIV infection does not only occur in
risky behavior, but also in people who do not engage in risky behavior. One of the
obstacles in HIV/AIDS prevention and control is the problem of stigma and
discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS, which is still difficult to
eliminate. Stigma raises false myths in the community that lead to discriminatory
treatment that can hinder the care, support, and treatment of HIV/AIDS, resulting
in a decrease in the physical, psychological, and social conditions of people living
with HIV/AIDS. HIV/AIDS causes problems for both people living with
HIV/AIDS and the community, because HIV has the potential to infect anyone
through HIV transmission methods, resulting in new cases of HIV/AIDS. This has
become a concern for the Medan Plus Foundation HIV Division Management to
fight for changes for the better, namely trying to remove stigma and discrimination
against people living with HIV/AIDS. This study aims to determine how the role of
the Medan Plus Foundation HIV Division Management in removing stigma and
discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS. This research uses descriptive
research methods with a qualitative approach, and uses primary data collection
techniques through observation, documentation, interviews with informants
selected by purposive sampling, and uses secondary data collection techniques
through the collection of materials that can support primary data to achieve research
objectives. This study found that the role of the Medan Plus Foundation HIV
Division Management in removing stigma and discrimination against people living
with HIV/AIDS is through outreach and support; formation and strengthening of
peer support groups; network building, socialization, and advocacy. Finally, this
study expects the government, health institutions, affected individuals, people
living with HIV/AIDS support organizations, and other parties to increase
awareness and work together in addressing HIV/AIDS issues in order to build a
conducive environment without stigma and discrimination against people living
with HIV/AIDS in accessing the care, support, and treatment services needed. | en_US |
