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Article: Perceived stigma and life satisfaction: experiences of urban African American men living with HIV/AIDS.
- Article from:
- International Journal of Men's Health
- Article date:
- March 22, 2006
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The purpose of this study was to explore associations and relationships between the domains of perceived stigma and life satisfaction in a sample of HIV-infected African American men in an urban setting. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design method was used. Participants include a convenience sample (N = 55) of urban African American males who self-identified as having HIV/AIDS. Study participants completed a questionnaire that included sociodemographic indicators (age, education, length of time since diagnosis, subjective health status, clinical status) as well as instruments designed to measure perceived stigma (personalized stigma, negative self-image, disclosure ...