Fighting HIV stigma: a cultural approach to keep patients in care
NCT ID NCT07706634
First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a behavioral program designed to reduce stigma and improve healthcare engagement among people newly diagnosed with HIV in Indonesia. Participants attend counseling sessions adapted for a Muslim-majority population. Researchers measure changes in perceived stigma, medication adherence, and clinic attendance.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a behavioral stigma-reduction program adapted for a Muslim-majority population
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could offer a practical way to improve HIV care engagement and reduce stigma in similar cultural settings.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with 110 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral, so its effects can vary widely.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University of Indonesia Hospital
RECRUITINGDepok, West Java, 16424, Indonesia
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