Reducing HIV-related stigma and discrimination in healthcare settings: A systematic review of quantitative evidence.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Stigma and discrimination (SAD) related to HIV compromise access and adherence to treatment and support programs among people living with HIV (PLHIV). The ambitious goal of ending the epidemic of HIV by 2030 set by the United Nations Joint Program of HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) will thus only be achieved if HIV-related stigma and discrimination are reduced. The objective of this review was to locate, appraise and describe international literature reporting on interventions that addressed HIV-related SAD in healthcare settings.

Methods

The databases searched were: Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health (CINAHL), Excerpta Medica Database from Elsevier (EMBASE), PubMed and Psychological Information (PsycINFO) database. Two individuals independently appraised the quali

SUBMITTER: Feyissa GT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6347272 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature