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

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 Science Research Council SA
Published
2026-02-18
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https://doi.org/10.14749/31361410
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HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
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Eliminating HIV stigma in healthcare: evidence from the PLHIV Stigma Index 2.0

Human Sciences Research Council
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HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
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Eliminating HIV stigma in healthcare: evidence from the PLHIV Stigma Index 2.0

Human Sciences Research Council
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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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