State of HIV Stigma Study released on Thursday, LGBTQ+ media advocacy group GLAAD found that the stories and voices of people living with HIV are often not prioritized enough to decrease the stigma around the HIV epidemic.The study measured American adults' attitudes toward HIV and those living with HIV.
It was funded by Gilead’s COMPASS Initiative, which looks to address the HIV epidemic in the South.GLAAD's survey found that 48 percent of adults reported feeling knowledgeable about HIV.
However, the organization noted that number is three points lower than last year.“For the second year in a row, we are finding that HIV stigma remains high while HIV knowledge remains low amongst Americans.