Stigma, Family Support, and Their Associations with the Use of HIV/AIDS Health Services at Dr. RM. Djoelham Hospital, Medan, North Sumatera

Ratih Sufra Rizkani, Surya Utama, Erna Mutiara

Universitas Sumatera Utara

ABSTRACT

Backgrounds: HIV/AIDS-related stigma is a key factor that contributes to the difficulties in controlling the pandemic. Some studies showed that stigma has particular implications for both the spread and reduction of HIV/AIDS. The family is an important context that should place emphasis for eliminating HIV/AIDS-related stigma. This study aimed to determine stigma, family support, and their associations with the use of HIV/AIDS health services at DR. RM. Djoelham Hospital, Medan, North Sumatera.

Subjects and Method: This was a cross sectional study conducted at DR. RM. Djoelham Hospital, Medan, North Sumatera. A sample of 72 HIV/AIDS patients who diagnosed at least one year was selected for this study by accidental sampling. The dependent variable was the utilization of HIV/AIDS health services. The independent variables were stigma and family support. The data were collected by interview and analyzed by chi-square.

Results: The utilization of HIV/AIDS health services was associated with stigma and family support.

Conclusion: Stigma and family support are associated with the utilization of HIV/AIDS health services.

Keywords: HIV-AIDS, family support, stigma, health services

Correspondence: Ratih Sufra Rizkani. Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, North Sumatera.

Email: ratih86rizkani@gmail.com. Mobile: 085261776718.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26911/theicph.2019.04.40

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