Measuring HIV-related stigma in healthcare settings [Text] : Dissertation for the scientific degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) : 6D110200 - Public Health / B. Iskakova ; Scientific advisors: Zh. S. Nugmanova, E. King ; NCJSC S.D. Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University... – Almaty : [s. n.], 2023. - 124 p., tabl.; . – Bibliogr.: p. 70-82 . : 0 tg.
Objectives to evaluate an HIV-related stigma assessment tool in Kazakh and Russian languages based on focus group discussions and factor analysis. To investigate the level of stigma against people living with HIV (PLHIV) in primary healthcare centers (PHC) in Almaty. To study the factors leading to the stigmatization of PLHIV among PHC workers. To study the opinions and beliefs of PHC workers about HIV, PLHIV, and key populations. To provide recommendations on how to reduce HIV-related stigma in healthcare settings