Intersectional stigmas and HIV-related outcomes among a cohort of key populations enrolled in stigma mitigation interventions in Senegal

Carrie E. Lyons, Oluwasolape Olawore, Gnilane Turpin, Karleen Coly, Sosthenes Ketende, Benjamin Liestman, Ibrahima Ba, Fatou M. Drame, Cheikh Ndour, Nguissali Turpin, Sidy M. Ndiaye, Souleymane Mboup, Coumba Toure-Kane, Nafissatou Leye-Diouf, Delivette Castor, Daouda Diouf, Stefan D. Baral

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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: The current study aims to assess longitudinal differences in stigma and HIV outcomes among key populations at risk for and living with HIV. DESIGN: Key populations enrolled into two parallel prospective cohorts; one for female sex workers and one for sexual and gender minorities (SGMs). Participants were recruited from three urban areas in Senegal; were followed for 24 months; and had the option to participate in an integrated stigma mitigation intervention. METHODS: Participants included individuals both at risk for and living with HIV. Sociobehavioral questionnaires and biological HIV testing were administered every 3-4 months. Longitudinal analyses used nonparametric Chi-squared test for trends and multivariable logistic regression with generalized estimating equations. RESULTS: 183 SGM and 192 sex workers were enrolled. Among SGM participants, 39.9% were living with HIV at baseline and incidence over 24 months was 3.21/100 person-years. Among sex workers, 36.6% were living with HIV at baseline and incidence was 1.32/100 person-years. Among SGM, perceived healthcare stigma (P < 0.001), anticipated healthcare stigma (P < 0.001), and perceived friend stigma (P = 0.047) reduced, but differed by HIV status for perceived [adjusted odds ratio (aOR): 3.51; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.75, 7.06] and anticipated healthcare stigmas (aOR: 2.85; 95% CI: 1.06-7.67). Among sex workers perceived healthcare stigma (P = 0.043) and perceived friend stigma (P = 0.006) reduced. Viral suppression increased among SGM (P = 0.028) and was associated with perceived (aOR: 2.87; 95% CI: 1.39-5.55) and enacted healthcare stigma (aOR: 0.42; 95% CI: 0.18-0.99). CONCLUSION: Overall, there were decreases in stigmas observed but clear differences in stigma patterns by HIV status. These data highlight the need to consider specific strategies to address multiple intersecting stigmas as a means of improving HIV-related prevention and treatment outcomes among key populations with diverse identities.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)S63-S71
JournalAIDS (London, England)
Volume34
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1 2020

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Immunology and Allergy
  • Immunology
  • Infectious Diseases

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