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HIV STIGMA AMONG HEALTH CARE TEAM MEMBERS

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Background: Despite the advent of treatment for HIV, people living with HIV are still experiencing HIVrelated stigma: prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination by health care members across the globe. Stigma increases barriers to care, decreases access to care, and decreases the quality of life for the person living with HIV. Aims and Objectives: To describe stigma among health care team members in regards to people living with HIV. Design: Prospective, cross-sectional survey Methods: Two hundred and forty-two health care providers were recruited from one major hospital in the Southeastern United States to complete the Health Care Provider HIV/AIDS Stigma Scale (HPASS). HPASS is a validated instrument consisting of 30 items measuring prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination. Data were collected via an online survey. Results: This study found that stereotyping exists and is demonstrated by varied health care team members. Front-desk nurses recorded the highest degree of stereotyping patients with HIV in comparison to other health care members. Conclusion: This study showed that stigma still exists within health care delivery and further emphasized the need for self-evaluation, education, and training for all health care team members.

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Series Title

The Malaysian Journal of Nursing, January 2018 Vol. 9 Issue 3

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(05) 610.5 LIN t

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Malaysia : Lincoln University College., 2018

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Hlm. 18-25

Language

English

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2231-7007

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(05) 610.5 LIN t

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Vol. 9 Issue 3

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