HIV/AIDS-related stigma and discrimination among healthcare providers in Western China: a population-based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The persistence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and/or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)-related stigma and discrimination in healthcare settings remains a critical issue that urgently requires attention to effectively control HIV/AIDS epidemic. This study aimed to evaluate the extent of HIV/AIDS-related stigma and discrimination and explore the influencing factors among healthcare providers in western China, in order to inform decision-making regarding the reduction of stigma and discrimination intervention.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted between October 2023 and July 2024, and 24,646 (with a response rate of 98.6%) healthcare providers completed the survey using a concise and standardized instrument, including sociodemographic and w

SUBMITTER: Jia S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12306078 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature