From the physical self to the social body: Expressions and effects of HIV-related stigma in South Africa

Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology

Volumn 16, Issue 6, 2006, Pages 498-503

  Mills, Elizabeth Anne ^a,b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN   (South Africa)

^b NONE   (South Africa)

Author keywords

Antiretroviral treatment; HIV and AIDS; Home based care; South Africa; Stigma sign language

Indexed keywords

EID: 33751557927     PISSN: 10529284     EISSN: 10991298     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/casp.899     Document Type: Review

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