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Table 2 Prevalence of stigma in female sex workers living with HIV in Durban, South Africa (n = 1373)

From: HIV- and sex work-related stigmas and quality of life of female sex workers living with HIV in South Africa: a cross-sectional study

Attribute

Stigma subscale

Experienced any stigma

Sex Work

Anticipated

496 (36%)

Enacted

913 (67%)

Internalized

 

None/minimal (3–6)

558 (41%)

Mild (7–9)

304 (22%)

Moderate (10–12)

356 (26%)

Severe (13–15)

155 (11%)

HIV

Anticipated

115 (8%)

Enacted

243 (18%)