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Role of Self-Esteem People Living with HIV (PLHIV) in HIV Prevention Behavior: A Literature Review Kristiani, Kristiani; Arifin, Syamsul; Nugroho, Adi; Istiqomah, Ermina; Husaini, Husaini; Marlinae, Lenie; Rusli, Rusdi
Media Publikasi Promosi Kesehatan Indonesia (MPPKI) Vol. 9 No. 5 (2026): May 2026
Publisher : Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat, Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56338/mppki.v9i5.9949

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Introduction: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) remain significant public health challenges worldwide, impacting both clinical outcomes and psychosocial well-being. People living with HIV (PLHIV) often face stigma and discrimination, which can lower self-esteem. Reduced self-esteem is linked to increased engagement in risky behaviors that may facilitate HIV transmission. This study investigates how self-esteem influences HIV prevention behaviors among PLHIV. Methods: A scoping review was conducted using the Population, Exposure, Outcome, Study Design (PEOS) framework. The literature search covered PubMed, ScienceDirect, EBSCO, and Google Scholar. Eligible articles were English-language primary studies published from 2020 to 2024. The search used the keywords: “HIV Infections” AND “PLHIV” AND “self-esteem” OR “self-concept.” The selection process followed PRISMA guidelines. Results: Fifteen articles were analyzed. Findings indicate that self-esteem significantly influences HIV prevention behaviors, including status disclosure, antiretroviral therapy adherence, safe sex practices, and viral suppression. Self-esteem also acts as a mediator and protective factor against stigma and mental health disorders. Conclusion: Self-esteem is a key psychosocial factor in preventing HIV transmission among PLHIV. Incorporating self-esteem interventions into HIV programs may improve prevention outcomes and quality of life.
Co-Authors A.R, CHRISTI PARNAMITA Adi Nugroho Akmalia, Rizka Al Sentot Sudarwanto Alamsah, Asniati Albert, Kevin William ANDRI KURNIAWAN Arum Pramuningtyas Asia, Asia Astrid, Ratri Baedhowi Baedhowi Bambang Iskamto Briantoni, Adnan Budi Wahyono Butudoka, Eka Pratiwi K Butudoka, Eka Pratiwi K. Cahyaningsih, Diyah Chrisna Manika, Widya Cinta, Yesa Deliphia Sunarya, Franciska Dewi Kusuma Wardani Dewi Tinjung Sari Dwi Maryono Dwi Maryono Dwi Syah Putra, Fuad Ega Eka Fitriana HS, Eka Fitriana HS Eprila, Eprila Ermina Istiqomah, Ermina Fadlhi, Wendy Muhammad Faradillah, Faradillah Fatirul, Achmad Noor Fibrianti, Kornelia Yessi Fike Meidiva Fitria Yunaini Gianti Anjarwati Hafiz Fadhila, Ersya Afiliana Harini Harini Husaini Husaini I Made Alit Gunawan Irnawati Irnawati Irsyadi, Khafid Iyai, Yakobus Jalal, Jalal Kaka, Debora Katoda, Abigain Kholisoh, Fatma Inayatul Khresna Bayu Sangka KOMARIAH, NURUL Lailatul Mukaromah Lanet, Aifon Lenie Marlinae Leny Noviani M Khafid Irsyadi M. Khafid Irsyadi Matoka, Natasya S. Maxnun, Lu'luil Mintasih Indriayu Misra Misra Mustika Dewi, Candra Niko Sangaji Nisa, Sitta Khoirin Nur Asmi Nur Hasyim Maulidah Nurul Inayah Opur, Elsheca Patiman Pelangi Atha Pratiwi Nuryanti, Marieza Pujiono Pujiono Pujiyono Pujiyono Purwonugroho, Daniel Pesah Rahma, Fatma Noordinar Ramadani, Gina RS, RIKI SULIANA Rusdi Rusli, Rusdi SHINTA FADLILAH UMURY Siregar, Solamit Sitta Khoirin Nisa Slamet Subiyantoro Soetarno Joyoatmojo Solikin Solikin Sudarno Sudarno Sulistyaningrum, Cicilia Dyah Sumiati, Cucum Sunarto Sunarto Suryandari, Catur Syamsul Arifin Tumanan, Indriartri Yasin Surya Wijaya Yunani, Fitria Zaitun Zaitun