Abstract
Stigma in healthcare settings remains a barrier to accessing screening, treatment and care for HIV and is a driver of the global HIV epidemic. This study examined the stigma experiences in healthcare settings of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Ireland. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 4 women and 10 men living with HIV. Data were analysed using a Directed Content Analysis approach to assess experiences of enacted, anticipated and internalised stigma. The findings indicate experiences of enacted, anticipated and internalised stigma were common. A further finding of spatial stigma was also uncovered. Analysis showed these experiences impacted participants engagement with care and affected health-seeking behaviours and treatment adherence. The results suggest stigma experienced in healthcare settings may impact negatively on health outcomes.
| Original language | English (Ireland) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1162-1167 |
| Number of pages | 0 |
| Journal | Aids Care-Psychological And Socio-Medical Aspects Of Aids/Hiv |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2020 |
Keywords
- HIV
- HIV-related stigma
- health inequalities
- qualitative health research
- stigma
Authors (Note for portal: view the doc link for the full list of authors)
- Authors
- Vaughan, E;Power, M;Sixsmith, J
- Vaughan, E., Power, M, & Sixsmith, J.
