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May 24, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Eliminating HIV stigma in healthcare: evidence from the PLHIV Stigma Index 2.0

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HCHuman Sciences Research Council

Key Points

  • This brief aims to highlight the prevalence of HIV-related stigma among healthcare providers and its impact on PLHIV and key populations.
  • Analyzed data from the 2024 PLHIV Stigma Index 2.0 in South Africa
  • Assessed experiences of stigma and discrimination faced by PLHIV when accessing healthcare
  • Provided recommendations for advocacy and policy measures
  • Identified significant levels of HIV-related stigma among healthcare providers
  • Highlighted the urgent need for policy changes to support stigma-free healthcare
  • Emphasized the importance of addressing stigma for the well-being of PLHIV and key populations

Abstract

This policy brief presents evidence from the 2024 PLHIV Stigma Index 2.0 on the prevalence of healthcare provider HIV-related stigma and discrimination experienced by PLHIV and key populations when accessing healthcare in South Africa. The findings aim to inform advocacy and policy measures that tackle these issues, fostering sustained, stigma-free healthcare for all, including PLHIV and key population groups.

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Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1295ae48a0ea1665671debhttps://doi.org/10.14749/32359659
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