Nigerians with HIV are stigmatised: study shows support from family and friends is crucial to well-being

People living with HIV need support from family and friends to overcome stigma. Getty Images

Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the regions most affected by HIV. In Nigeria alone, an estimated 1.8 million people are living with the virus.

Antiretroviral therapy has made strong gains in reducing HIV-related deaths. But people living with HIV in resource-constrained settings, like Nigeria, still face psychological challenges and poor health outcomes that are attributed to HIV-related stigma.