Belief in the ‘Undetectable equals Untransmissible’(U=U) statement and associations with stigma, mental health and sexual satisfaction in people living with HIV (PWH) in the UK

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the belief in the U=U statement and its impact on stigma, mental health, and sexual satisfaction in people living with HIV.
• Surveyed individuals living with HIV in the UK to assess awareness and belief in U=U.
• Analyzed associations between U=U belief, stigma, mental health, and sexual satisfaction.
• Focused on disadvantaged groups to identify gaps in belief and understanding.
• High awareness of U=U was noted, but belief was still inadequate among disadvantaged groups.
• Stronger belief in U=U correlated with lower levels of HIV-related stigma.
• Improved mental health and sexual satisfaction were associated with stronger U=U beliefs.

Abstract