A Brief HIV Stigma Reduction Intervention for Service Providers in China

Overview

Journal AIDS Patient Care STDS

Specialty Infectious Diseases

Date 2008 May 9

PMID 18462076

Citations 43

Authors

Sheng Wu

Li Li

Zunyou Wu

Li-Jung Liang

Haijun Cao

Zhihua Yan

Jianhua Li

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Abstract

This study assessed the effect of a brief intervention aimed at reducing HIV-related stigma among service providers in China. From December 2005 to June 2006, 138 service providers from four county hospitals in the Yunnan province of China were randomly assigned into either an intervention or a control condition. HIV stigma reduction concepts were conveyed through participatory small group activities, including role-plays, games, group discussions, and testimony by an HIV advocate. Participants were assessed at baseline before the intervention, and at 3- and 6-month follow-ups. Data were analyzed using a logistic regression mixed-effects model. Service providers in the brief intervention condition were significantly more likely to report better protection of patients' confidentiality and right to HIV testing, lower levels of negative feelings toward people living with HIV/AIDS, and more accurate understanding and practice of universal precautions. This brief intervention pilot showed potential in reducing HIV stigma and discrimination among service providers in China. Further intervention trials are needed to test the efficacy and long-term outcomes of this intervention.

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