Abstract:
HIV/AIDS is a devastating disease and its prevalence is increasing day by day. Both
sufferers and their family members are vulnerable to different unacceptable
conditions, and they are stigmatized and discriminated against in society.
HIV/AIDS-related stigma and discrimination are of growing concern in the entire
world. This qualitative research is based on Case Studies located in Chittagong city.
The data collection for this study was carried out from the Outpatient Department of
three NGOs (AsharAlo Society, Bandhu, PMTCT Project at Chittagong Medical
College who deals with HIV/ positive patients. After obtaining written consent,
patients were included in the study. Case studies are developed through in-depth
interviews with HIV-positive individuals. Through the case studies, the researcher
can explore the practical situation of HIV-positive individuals. Research findings help
find out the social, personal, and family vulnerabilities of HIV-positive cases. Further more, it sheds light on the sufferings of HIV-positive individuals. The study will focus
on the interactions between HIV-positive individuals and the rest of society. It
observes that HIV patients are discriminated against in all aspects of society. Such as
discrimination in family life, privacy, social security, liberty in life, work, spot
eviction, freedom of opinion, no access to share in scientific advancement and its
benefits, participation in public and cultural life, torture and cruelness, etc.
