Self-Isolation Tendencies among People Living with HIV Due to Fear of Job Loss in Makassar City
Keywords:
Fear of Job Loss, ODHIV, Self-Isolation, StigmaAbstract
HIV and AIDS are not only health issues but also social problems marked by stigma and discrimination. One of the social impacts experienced by people living with HIV (ODHIV) is the fear of losing their jobs due to the disclosure of their HIV status, which encourages them to withdraw from their social environment. This study aims to understand the tendency of ODHIV to engage in self-isolation as a response to social tension, particularly in the workplace context in Makassar City. This research employed a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach to explore the lived experiences of ODHIV. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and observations involving six informants, with two key informants showing a strong tendency to conceal their HIV status. The findings indicate that although informants perceived a decline in discrimination against ODHIV over the past 10–15 years, fear of stigma and potential job loss remains significant. This fear drives ODHIV to limit identity disclosure as a self-protective strategy. These findings confirm that stigma and discrimination against ODHIV have not been fully eliminated and continue to influence their social behavior. This study recommends strengthening employment protection policies and public education as efforts to reduce social tension and improve the quality of life of ODHIV.
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