Care and social reintegration of young people living with hiv/aids admitted to the care, research and training centre (cepref) in yopougon

ABSTRACT : The general objective of this study is to describe the social logics linked to the stigmatisation of young people living with HIV/AIDS admitted to the CePReF in Yopougon. The survey tools used were documentary research, semi-structured interviews and observation. This enabled us to arrive at the following results: Firstly, the study showed that the incurability of HIV is a determining factor in the stigmatisation of PLHIV. Because they seem to be doomed to certain death. The incurability of HIV is the basis for the construction of a discriminatory relationship towards HIV-infected people. Secondly, the mode of transmission of HIV remains a key factor in the stigmatisation of PLHIV. Even though it is possible to be infected with HIV through the use of sharp objects, during a blood transfusion, from mother to child, the sexual route remains the most likely. Thus being infected with HIV is most often attributed by the population to a life of sexual depravity.

KEY WORDS: Care, social reintegration, youth, vulnerability, stigma, HIV/AIDS.