AIDS Impact special issue 2009: Stigma, discrimination and sexual (dis)satisfaction among people living with HIV: results from the "AIDES et toi" surve
Résumé
The effects of HIV-related stigma and discrimination have been studied in several areas, such as access to testing, quality of care quality and access to work. Nevertheless, the effects of stigma and discrimination on the sexual life of people living with HIV/AIDS have not been studied enough. AIDES, a French community-based organization, has developed a biannual survey which assesses several socio-economical and psychosocial dimensions of the people in contact with this organization. A focus on the results concerning sexual (dis)satisfaction and the factors associated are presented here. A convenience sample of 521 HIV positive MSM, heterosexual men and women was analyzed. A logistic regression was performed to examine which factors were significantly associated with sexual dissatisfaction. Results showed that being older, not having a full-time job, not having a steady sexual partner, lower frequency of sexual intercourse, discrimination in the sexual relationship setting, and the perception of loneliness were independently associated with sexual dissatisfaction. A quality health approach must include the aspects linked to sexual life and sexual satisfaction. Given the potentially harmful effects that HIV-related stigma and discrimination have on PLWHA's well-being, more specific actions and advocacy in this direction should be developed and implemented.
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