Effects of Peer Education with Role Play Methods on the Stigma of HIV/AIDS by and in Inmates

Abstract

Increased human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection occurs in correctional settings, and even the prevalence is greater than the general population. Inmates with HIV/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) are often exposed to discrimination, violence, segregation, privacy and privacy violations, health service denial, lack of access to appropriate medical care, and stunted treatment. Peer education with role play might reduce the stigma of HIV/AIDS in inmates. The purpose of this study was to know the effects of peer education with role play on the stigma of HIV/AIDS by and in inmates. The research design used was pre-experimental with one group pretest–posttest design. The number of samples was 94 male inmates without HIV taken by purposive sampling technique. The instrument used was Visser’s Personal and Perceived Community Stigma questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed rank test. The result of the analysis showed a significant difference between the pretest and posttest on stigma 1 (personal stigma; p = 0.000) and stigma 2 (perceived community stigma; p = 0.000) after peer education by role play method was given. This study concludes that peer education with role play method gave significant effects on HIV/AIDS stigma. The results of this study could serve as a reference for correctional nurses in preventing the stigma of HIV/AIDS by and in inmates using peer education intervention by role play method.