ทัศนคติเกี่ยวกับโรคเอดส์และการตีตราทางสังคม : กรณีศึกษาชุมชนมุสลิมในจังหวัดปัตตานี / นิฮาฟีซา หะยีวาเงาะ = Perceptions of AIDs and AIDs-related stigma : a case study of muslim community in Pattani Province / Nihafeezar Hajiwangoh
To study the perceptions of AIDS in the Muslim community in Pattani province by focusing on the issue of AIDS-related stigma. The conceptual framework of this thesis consists of three concepts including the concept of Social Stigma, concept of general knowledge of AIDs and concept of Islamic Community and culture, in order to studying and explaining phenomena of AIDS-related stigma and discrimination against people infected with HIV. The thesis finds that; 1. The improper knowledge about AIDS and the influence of Muslim culture extracted from un-holistic approach of Islamic principle has an effect on AIDS stigma. The people infected with HIV are seen as terrible and nasty, engendering cultural and Islamic deterioration. 2. The interaction with people infected with HIV is in a way that people avoid contacting and touching. People blame HIV infection for being away from correct path of religious doctrine. However, level of intimacy and maintaining relationship with an infected person depend on status of relationship and cause of infection. 3. Reducing a stigma is a basis to help HIV infection. Giving the correct knowledge on AIDS and using holistic Islamic doctrine as a guide are the effective way of social assistance to people infected with HIV.