HIV- related knowledge, attitude, practices, and stigma among healthcare providers caring for HIV in Jordan: Identification of several organizational challenges.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a paucity of data on Healthcare Providers (HCPs) caring for people living with HIV in Jordan.

Objective

We aimed to understand HCPs' knowledge, attitude, stigma, and practices, to assess the gaps in HIV care in Jordan.

Methods

We conducted recorded in-depth interviews with all five HCPs working at the only HIV Service Center in Jordan, using semi-structured questions in 2021. Content analysis was performed.

Results

Several organizational challenges were identified. Only one had received HIV training. All were uncertain of updated recommendations with little knowledge of international guidelines, vertical transmission, contraception, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and prophylaxis. Four HCPs perform c

SUBMITTER: Saad RK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10827484 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature