The extent of HIV-related stigma and the resultant discrimination among health care workers at Salvation Army Chikankata Mission Hospital, Mazabuka District, Zambia

[摘要] ENGLISH ABSTRACT: HIV-related stigma and discrimination remained pervasive problems in health care institutions worldwide. This study aimed at identifying the level of HIV-related stigma and discrimination in a randomly selected sample of health care workers at Salvation Army Chikankata Mission Hospital, Zambia. In total, 50 health care workers were interviewed using a structured questionnaire.A moderate level of stigma and discriminatory attitudes was observed. The factors associated with such attitudes were: irrational fear about HIV/AIDS; misperceptions of personal risk; inaccurate information about how HIV is transmitted leading to irrational behaviour; association of HIV infection with immoral behaviours that are already stigmatised.The results indicate that, programmes to reduce irrational fear about HIV transmission and that of judgmental attitudes are, urgently needed.

[发布机构] Stellenbosch University