Self-Stigma orang Dengan HIV/AIDS di Lembaga Swadaya Masyarakat Female Plus Bandung

Abstract

Self-stigma is a condition in which a person views themself negatively and believes that the stigma given by society to the person is the truth. This study aims to determine the description of Self-Stigma experienced by PLWHA at Female Plus Bandung NGO. This study used a qualitative approach with a qualitative descriptive model, with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, observation and documentation studies. The number of informants in this research was three people with the determination of data sources using purposive sampling technique. This study describes the feeling of fear of self-condition, the bad stamp of society that is approved, and the process of self-stigma. Where the stages or processes of self-stigma include awareness, approval, application and impact. This study shows various forms of stigma received or experienced by informants such as negative views, bad labels, exclusion, and discrimination. These experiences bring impact and changes in the lives of PLWHA not only psychologically and mentally but also socially. The results showed that the three informants had accepted their condition and did not stigmatize themselves. However, the experiences of stigmatization that they gained have an impact on their lives until now such as filtering friendships, withdrawing, and unwillingness to have a romantic relationship. This shows a lack of self-confidence in PLWHA, so the researcher proposes a capacity building program to increase a positive view of PLWHA and how or the efforts that can be made by PLWHA in dealing with all forms of stigma from the community through educational groups, so as to minimize the occurrence of Self-Stigma in People with HIV/AIDS.