HIV Stigma and Self-Efficacy Caring for Women Living With HIV: A Mixed-Methods Study of Labour and Delivery Providers-Empirical Research Mixed Methods.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To understand HIV stigma and self-efficacy of labour and delivery (L&D) providers in caring for women living with HIV (WLHIV).

Design

Cross-sectional descriptive mixed methods.

Methods

Data were collected in six primary healthcare facilities in the Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania between February and November 2022. We conducted eight focus groups with L&D providers (n = 36) and nurse-midwifery students (n = 12). We conducted surveys with 60 L&D providers assessing HIV stigma (fear of acquisition, extra precautions and attitudes) and self-efficacy in caring for WLHIV. Qualitative findings were complemented by survey data to provide a comprehensive understanding of providers' attitudes and experiences.

Results

Providers expressed fear of HIV acquisition when car

SUBMITTER: Barabara ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11998025 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature