MELAKSANAKAN PELATIHAN STOP STIGMA DAN DISKRIMINASI TERHADAP ORANG DENGAN HIV/AIDS (ODHA)

Abstract

Stigma  and  discrimination  related  HIV  is  the  major  barrier  in  the  transmission  control  and  treatment adherenceof  HIV/AIDS.  Stigma  and  discrimination  make  People  Living  WithHIV  (PLWH)  refuse  to  take medication and high-risk groups refuse to do an early examination. Irrational fears of HIV transmission and public perceptions that people infected with HIV have bad behavior are the major reasons people stigmatize and discriminate against PLWH. To solve these problems, a community service program was implemented: 1) to give correct information about HIV/AIDS, and 2) Testimony of PLWH. The objectives of community service program  was:  1)  People  have  the  right  knowledge  about  HIV,  and  2)  Stigma  and  discrimination  against PLWHA  is  reduced.  The  method  used  is  counseling  and  interactive  methods.  As  a  result  of  this  community service program, people are not afraid when interacting with PLWH such as chatting and shaking hands. The community is also committed not to stigmatize and discriminate against PLWH.