Stigma and discrimination with the occurrence of HIV/AIDS in Makassar

Abstract

Objective

This study aims to analyze the relationship between stigma and discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression on the incidence of HIV/AIDS in male sex men (MSM) in Makassar City.

Methods

The study design is case control, a mix method approach with in-depth interviews. Samples selected by purposive sampling with a total sample of 114 samples consisting of 38 cases and 76 controls. Data collected from April to May 2019. Then, Data analyzed by quantitative (chi square test) and qualitative method.

Results

The sexual orientation-based stigma and discrimination (OR = 2.750 95% CI: 1.075–7.469), stigma and gender-based discrimination (OR = 3.111 95% CI: 1.242–8.151), stigma and gender-based discrimination (OR = 3.557 CI 95%: 1.355–10.071) related to the incidence of HIV/AIDS in MSM in Makassar City.

Conclusion

The intervention to reduce the stigma of MSM is needed.