Behaviour Change in Family and Community of HIV/AIDS Patients in ART Center Meerut: A Sociological Study

Abstract

India has the world’s fourth largest country suffering from AIDS. The Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome Commonly known as AIDS is caused by Human Immuno Deficiency Virus (HIV), which completely breaks down the immune system of a body to combat infections, even the commonest ones. The social stigma and discrimination attached to HIV/AIDS that is present in all societies. There are several levels at which HIV/AIDS related discrimination, Stigmatization and denial is experienced and felt. Moreover, these include societal, community and cultural levels, economic barriers in addition to this the experience of individuals.