Perceived HIV-related stigma: disparities between an Infectious Diseases Unit and other hospital departments
HIV-related stigma remains highly prevalent in hospital settings, particularly outside specialized care. A multifaceted strategy including staff education, anti-stigma training, and institutional policies is urgently needed to promote equitable and respectful care for PWH. Further research should incorporate measures of mental health (e.g., anxiety and depression), as perceived stigma may impact the psychological well-being of people with HIV.
Authors
- Vincenzo Scaglione (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2911-2255)
- Maria Mazzitelli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0263-0703)
- Samuele Gardin
- Anna Ferrari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6924-6306)
- Angela Favaro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6540-5194)
- Lolita Sasset
- Vincenzo Baldo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6012-9453)
- Cesira Palmeri
- Claudia Cozzolino (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7628-9515)
- Sara Mingardo
- Annamaria Cattelan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4678-9070)
- Davide Leoni
- Eleonora Lupia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8613-5894)
Institutions
- University of Padua (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- AIDS Research and Therapy
- Published
- 2025-12-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12981-025-00827-4
- Primary Topic
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00