HIV stigma in the teaching hospitals in Sana'a, Yemen: a conflict and low-resource setting.

ABSTRACT:

Background

HIV stigma undermines a person's wellbeing and quality of life and hinders HIV control efforts. This study examined the extent and drivers of HIV stigma in the teaching hospitals in Sana'a City, Yemen. The country has low HIV prevalence (4000 (2000-11,000) per 100,000) and limited HIV control funds, worsened by a long conflict and an economic crisis.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study of 320 Yemeni health professionals in all the four teaching hospitals in Sana'a City. Data were collected anonymously, using an adapted self-completed Arabic version of the Health Policy Project HIV Stigma tool. The questionnaire covered the respondents' background, the stigmatising practices, and potential personal and professional drivers of stigma.

Results

The maj

SUBMITTER: Attal BA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8493713 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature