PROBLEMS OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV: A CASE STUDY OF MANIPUR abstract

Background: World Health Organization continues to consider HIV transmission to be a global epidemic. Globally, the number of people living with HIV (PLHIV) was 38.4 million with an estimated 650000 (510000-860000) deaths from the disease by 2021. Despite significant advances in antiretroviral drug supply and access, as well as a rapid increase in awareness initiatives over the last thirty years, about 2 million instances of new infection are reported each year. This presents substantial challenges in reaching the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal 3 objectives of promoting excellent health and well-being for everyone. India has the world’s third highest total HIV load, with an estimated 2.3 million PLHIV in 2021, 63 thousand of whom were recently infected, and 42 thousand recorded HIV-related deaths each year. Aim: The main objective of the research is to analyze the consequences/issues faced by people living with HIV in Manipur. Material & Methods: A cross-sectional study with purposive in nature. Primary data were collected in 2019 in three major districts of Manipur. In total, 153 HIV-positive individuals (PLHIV) in Manipur were interviewed, including both quantitative and qualitative information. Results and Conclusion: The finding suggests the urgent needs for valuable intervention through social support, professional medical social workers, Counsellor, ASHA and others community-based health worker to improve the quality of life for PLHIV in Manipur.

Keywords: Discrimination, Marital conflict, Counsellor