The correlation of social support and family support with HIV-related stigma and depression in people living with HIV in Vietnam

• DOI: 10.1186/s12889-025-22326-x
• Publication Date: 2025-03-21T20:03:04Z
• Authors: Truc Thanh Thai; Binh Thanh Nguyen; Minh Binh Thi Le ...; Trang Huyen Thi Tran; Ngoc Bich Thi Nguyen; Vy Bao Tran; Phuong Thu Thi Pham; Han Hy Thi Bui
• Keywords: Biostatistics; Stigma; Depression; Social stigma

HIV-related stigma and symptoms of depression (SOD) in people living with HIV (PLWH) remain public health challenges many countries. This study determined the levels support PLWH received from family community their impact on SOD. A cross-sectional was conducted at four outpatient clinics districts Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews. Social measured using Health Outcomes Research Support Survey Family Scale. by Stigma SOD identified Center for Epidemiology—Depression scale. Among 777 data analysis, level reported high an overall score 28.0 (SD = 5.6), ranging 7 to 30. The mean social 2.7 0.9), 1 5. For stigma, 32.9 6.6), 14 56. 15.6 12.7), 0 57. There statistically significant negative correlations between all types Although prevalence remains common, our showed that are beneficial PLWH. Therefore, developing projects combined counseling encouraging families is essential help them overcome challenges.