Discriminatory Attitudes of Pharmacy Students and Pharmacists against People Living with HIV/AIDS

Ubaka, CM; Adibe, MO; Ukwe, Chinwe Victoria

doi:10.4314/tjpr.v13i2.20

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“…8 However, inaccurate HIV transmission knowledge can increase negative perceptions and attitudes resulting in stigmatization against those who are infected. 9,10 Such stigmatization can negatively impact access to social support, which is a reported buffer against stigma, because people are afraid of disclosing their HIV status to others. 11,12 Ultimately, HIV stigma can negatively impact success of HIV prevention strategies such as: HIV testing, HIV disclosure, medication adherence, and consistent condom use because of fear of rejection, ostracizing, domestic violence, and lack of privacy and confidentiality.…”

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Factors that can influence feelings towards and interactions with people living with HIV/AIDS in rural Central Kenya

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Background In Kenya, HIV incidence and prevalence have declined. HIV rates are lower in rural areas than in urban areas. However, HIV infection is reported higher in men in rural areas (4.5%) compared to those in urban areas (3.7%). Objectives This study examined HIV knowledge, feelings, and interactions towards HIV-infected from 302 participants in rural Central Kenya. Methods Chi square tests and multivariable logistic regression analyzed variables of interest. Results Most participants exhibited positive feelings in their interaction with people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA). Association between HIV knowledge and socio-demographic characteristics revealed that the proportion of participants with a correct response differed by gender, age, level of education, and marital status ( p < 0.05). Compared to those with inadequate knowledge of HIV/AIDS, participants with adequate HIV/AIDS knowledge were nearly three times as likely to disagree that PLWHA should be legally separated from others to protect public health (adjusted odds ratio: aOR (95% CI) (2.76 (1.12, 6.80). Conclusions HIV stigma continues to impact HIV prevention strategies particularly in rural Central Kenya. Culturally, appropriate interventions addressing HIV knowledge among those with lower levels of education, single, older, and male are warranted. Review of HIV policies separating high-risk populations from the general population is needed to reduce stigma.

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“…We found that two-thirds of the respondents in Kelantan had negative attitudes towards PLWHA, similar to the findings in the study by Khan and Baig (2013), which reported that a majority of the hospital pharmacists in Kedah also had negative attitudes towards PLWHA. Discriminatory attitudes of pharmacist against PLWHA were also being reported in Nigeria (Ubaka, Adibe, & Ukwe, 2014). Nevertheless, pharmacists in Iraq showed positive attitude towards PLWHA in providing care and treatment (Allela, Shareef, & Ismael, 2017).…”

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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS): knowledge, perception, and attitude among pharmacists in Kelantan, Malaysia.

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Wahab²,

Ong³

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Introduction: Although pharmacists’ role in the care of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients is well established, studies had reported pharmacists’ negative attitudes towards people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), with negative impact on HIV management. This study aimed to explore pharmacists’ knowledge of HIV/AIDS, perception towards the changing of treatment regimens of HIV/AIDS, attitudes towards PLWHA, and to identify factors affecting the pharmacists’ attitudes towards PLWHA in the state of Kelantan, which reportedly have the third highest number of HIV/AIDS patients in Malaysia. Materials and method: A validated online 43-item questionnaire was distributed to 400 pharmacists in Kelantan. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to identify factors associated with pharmacists’ negative attitude towards PLWHA. Results: A total of 170 respondents (response rate 42%) completed the questionnaire. Respondents had knowledge on the potential causes of HIV infection [median(IQR) score=13.00(1); maximum score=14.00], and preventive measures of HIV/AIDS transmission [median(IQR) score=12.00(1); maximum score=12.00]. On decision in changing regimens, the respondents agreed on the need to change treatment regimen for HIV/AIDS when required [median(IQR) score=7.00(2); maximum score=8.00]. Up to 40.6% of respondents thought that the treatment regimen should not be switched based on cost. Two-thirds of the respondents had negative attitudes towards PLWHA (67.1%). Respondents who worked in community pharmacy reported positive attitudes towards PLWHA (Adj OR=0.125; 95%CI=0.025-0.623; p=0.011). Conclusion: Pharmacists in Kelantan had several misconceptions towards the causes of HIV/AIDS, preventive measures of HIV/AIDS transmission, and necessity in changing treatment regimen when required. Despite good disease related knowledge, most pharmacists had negative attitudes towards PLWHA, while pharmacists working in community settings presented more positive attitudes towards PLWHA.

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“…10 A study shows discriminatory attitude of pharmacy students and Pharmacists against HIV patients. 11 A study shows that pharmacy students have good knowledge; however certain misconceptions and negative beliefs remain. 12 In this study, focused to assess the knowledge and attitude of pharmacy students from Mumbai University towards HIV.…”

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A study to assess the knowledge and attitude towards HIV of pharmacy students from Mumbai university

Thingore

Joshi²,

Kshirsagar³

et al. 2020

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: India is the biggest HIV epidemic in the world. The role of a pharmacist is pivotal in educating the general masses. The aim of the study was to determine the knowledge and attitude of pharmacy students from University of Mumbai.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in University of Mumbai during February-March 2020. Therein, 307 students (214: females and 94: males) participated in the study. The questionnaire was distributed in the classroom and data was collected by means of Google-forms. Furthermore, the data was analysed using IBM SPSS version 23.Results: The participants demonstrated good knowledge (84%) and attitude (76%) score. With respect to knowledge score, no significant difference was observed except for responses of two questions, aim of the antiretroviral therapy (ART) and Avoidance of sexual intercourse can decrease the risk of HIV. With respect to attitude score, Volunteering to work at an institute for the welfare of HIV patients showed a significant difference.Conclusion: The current study showed that there were no misconceptions or negative attitude regarding HIV among the students. However, a study with greater sample size must be conducted across India for further investigation.

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Discriminatory Attitudes of Pharmacy Students and Pharmacists against People Living with HIV/AIDS

Abstract: Purpose: To evaluate the level and predictors of discriminatory attitudes of pharmacy students and pharmacists towards people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Methods:A cross-sectional survey of pharmacy students and pharmacists (n = 523)

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Factors that can influence feelings towards and interactions with people living with HIV/AIDS in rural Central Kenya

Factors that can influence feelings towards and interactions with people living with HIV/AIDS in rural Central Kenya

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS): knowledge, perception, and attitude among pharmacists in Kelantan, Malaysia.

A study to assess the knowledge and attitude towards HIV of pharmacy students from Mumbai university

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