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Assessing HIV-related stigma in the clinical setting: are providers in Florida interested?
- Source :
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AIDS Care . Feb2024, Vol. 36 Issue 2, p248-254. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- HIV-related stigma is a key contributor to poor HIV-related health outcomes. The purpose of this study is to explore implementing a stigma measure into routine HIV care focusing on the 10-item Medical Monitoring Project measure as a proposed measure. Healthcare providers engaged in HIV-related care in Florida were recruited. Participants completed an interview about their perceptions of measures to assess stigma during clinical care. The analysis followed a directed content approach. Fifteen participants completed the interviews (87% female, 47% non-Hispanic White, case manager 40%). Most providers thought that talking about stigma would be helpful (89%). Three major themes emerged from the analysis: acceptability, subscales of interest, and utility. In acceptability, participants mentioned that assessing stigma could encourage patient-centered care and serve as a conversation starter, but some mentioned not having enough time. Participants thought that the disclosure concerns and negative self-image subscales were most relevant. Some worried they would not have resources for patients or that some issues were beyond their influence. Participants were generally supportive of routinely addressing HIV-related stigma in clinical care, but were concerned that resources, especially to address concerns about disclosure and negative self-image, were not available. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09540121
- Volume :
- 36
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- AIDS Care
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 175141392
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2023.2279981