Factors Associated With HIV-Related Stigma Among Healthcare Providers at a University Hospital in Nepal
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2024-01-01
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23259574
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23259582
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2-s2.0-85204484974
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Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care
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23
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Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care Vol.23 (2024)
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Shrestha P.W., Visudtibhan P.J., Kiertiburanakul S. Factors Associated With HIV-Related Stigma Among Healthcare Providers at a University Hospital in Nepal. Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care Vol.23 (2024). doi:10.1177/23259582241282583 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/101401
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Factors Associated With HIV-Related Stigma Among Healthcare Providers at a University Hospital in Nepal
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Abstract
Background: Despite advancements in HIV treatment modalities, HIV-related stigma among healthcare providers (HCPs) persists, impacting people living with HIV. Methodology: A cross-sectional research design with a non-probability consecutive sampling technique was used to assess HIV-related stigma, and its association with individual characteristic, fear, and knowledge of HIV among 100 HCPs at a university hospital in Nepal. Results: The average age was 29.83 years, with work experience of 84.24 months. The fear score was 14.11, and the HIV knowledge score was 36.74. The stigma reflected a moderate stance. Age (rs = −0.22, P <.05) and work experience (rs = −0.29, P <.01) negatively correlated with stigma, while fear positively correlated (rs = 0.45, P <.01), and no correlation was observed with HIV knowledge. Conclusion: HCPs’ age, work experience, fear, and marital status are linked to HIV-related stigma. Interventions should tailor stigma reduction strategies considering these factors.