As far as HIV Prevention, stigma has its repercussions:
1. Beginning with deterring full participation in health seeking by those who fear being stigmatized
2. Demotivates health providers in providing quality, full unconditional and confidential services to clients
3. Increases vulnerability to stigma itself and other forms of abuse
4. Fuels further denial of services
5. May lead to below optimum ARV adherence and no suppression of virus
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