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Women's experiences with HIV-related stigma from health care providers in Lima, Peru: “I would rather die than go back for care”

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: In Peru, HIV/AIDS is increasing among heterosexual women. In this qualitative study researchers examined HIV-related stigma among 14 women in Lima, Peru, who were HIV positive and at least 18 years of age. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis and indicated that women experienced stigma from health care providers. Two broad themes emerged from the data: forms of stigma and response to stigma. Within these themes, subthemes included maltreatment during care, neglect of patients' rights to confidentiality and privacy, and the process of women speaking out. Stigma from health care providers had a long-term, negative impact on women's willingness to seek treatment. Future stigma reduction initiatives, on a global level, should include health care workers.

Source: Health Care For Women International

DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2016.1217863

Authors: Dellanira Valencia-Garcia, Deepa Rao, Lara Strick, Jane M. Simoni

Institutions: University of San Francisco, University of Washington

Language: English

Topic: HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities, Gender equality

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases