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January 1, 2026Primary Health Care Research & DevelopmentOpen Access

Stigma-driven bypassing of ART services in Northern Ghana: a qualitative case study

Sadat Zakari Abugbila Joshua Sumankuuro Maximillian Kolbe Domapielle

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Key Points

Stigma around HIV leads to significant barriers for accessing ART services.
Key insights indicate that negative cultural beliefs impact the healthcare-seeking behavior of PLHIV.
Integrated approaches are needed to address cultural beliefs and promote awareness about HIV transmission.
Legislative measures may be necessary to eliminate discrimination against PLHIV in health settings.

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Qualitative case study reveals stigma-driven barriers to ART services, suggesting integrated approaches to reduce prejudice.

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Abugbila et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75bacc6e9836116a23734 https://doi.org/10.1017/s1463423625100789

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