Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Health Care Providers toward HIV-Positive Patients in Tanzania
Language:
English
Publisher:
Quality Assurance Project
Series/Journal Title:
Operations Research Results
Copyright:
2007
Pages:
36
Description:
This study conducted structured interviews with 204 health care providers in three public hospitals in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to evaluate the prevalence of stigma and discrimination among providers toward people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs) and the factors associated with stigmatizing attitudes. Information on HIV/AIDS-related knowledge, perceived risk of infection, willingness to care, and availability of protective gear was also obtained. [from executive summary]
Subject
Geographic Focus
Resource Type
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