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Journal of the International AIDS Society Examines HIV-Related Stigma In Health Care Facilities

From Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

August 14, 2009

A Journal of the International AIDS Society review paper highlights the importance of fighting HIV-related stigma in health care facilities. "Studies from different parts of the world reveal that there are three main immediately actionable causes of HIV-related stigma in health facilities: lack of awareness among health workers of what stigma looks like and why it is damaging; fear of casual contact stemming from incomplete knowledge about HIV transmission; and the association of HIV with improper or immoral behaviour." The authors call for an investment in stigma-reduction strategies throughout health care settings worldwide (8/6).

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