Stigma towards PLWHA: the role of internalized homosexual stigma in Latino gay/bisexual male and transgender communities.

摘要: Stigma negatively affects the health of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Negative attitudes and discriminatory actions towards PLWHA are thought to be based, among other factors, on stigma sexual minorities beliefs about personal responsibility. Yet, there is little evidence support these linkages explain how they take place, especially Latinos. This study analyzes 643 Latino gay/bisexual men transgender (GBT) people. It examines whether predicted by responsibility internalized homosexual stigma. Results indicate that Discriminatory Actions associated Personal Responsibility Beliefs Internalized Homosexual Stigma. Further, partially mediates relationship between PLWHA. GBT persons who have negative views homosexuality may project those onto They think responsible for their serostatus and, hence, deserving rejection.