The Effects of Stigma on People with HIV in Rural America

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In this short video rural clinicians and people with HIV describe the challenges of access and stigma in rural environments. Challenges include finding providers who are knowledgeable about HIV, fear of disclosure in communities with a single medical provider or pharmacy, and fear of community rejection if one's HIV status is known. The positive impact of a supportive and knowledgeable health care provider is also discussed. The video was created by the AETC Program Rural Health Committee in 2016.

Each of the 8 regional AETCs is able to assist rural clinicians and clinical programs in providing quality HIV care.

This video is also available with Spanish language closed captioning.

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