HIV disclosure in the workplace

Degroote, Sophie; Vogelaers, Dirk; Koeck, R.; Borms, R.; Meulemeester, Lara De; Vandijck, Dominique

doi:10.1179/2295333714y.0000000013

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“…The role of gender was reported in two studies. One study found no difference [22], whereas the other concluded that women were less likely than men to disclose their HIV-positive status at the workplace [24].…”

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confidence: 98%

“…The level of disclosure to employers/colleagues was reported in six studies and ranged from 22-50% [21][22][23][24][25][26]. In two studies a comparison was made between employers and colleagues [21]; the conclusion was that the level of disclosure to the employer is lower than that to colleagues (22-27% vs. 30-33%).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…age, gender, ethnicity, disease-related factors, and characteristics of the workplace [21][22][23][24][25][26]; these are described below. • Reasons for non-disclosure: privacy, not relevant for work, fear for stigma (main reason) • Some participants were not sure whether they were obliged to disclose at work.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Three studies reported on the role of time since diagnosis in relation to disclosure [21,22,27]; two concluded that disease duration and number of years with HIV were associated with a higher level of disclosure [21,27]. The odds ratio for disclosure to the employer increased with 43% for each additional year (p < 0.05) [21].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…One study reported the role of age in relation to disclosure and concluded that disclosure was not associated with age (p > 0.05) [22].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Work-related stigma and disclosure: A daily challenge for people living with HIV

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Miedema

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Abstract.BACKGROUND: Stigma and disclosure are important work-related issues for people living with HIV (PLWH). To gain better understanding and improve the position of PLWH in the labor market, further insight in these issues is needed. OBJECTIVE: This study reviews the scientific evidence related to work-related stigma and disclosure. METHODS: A sensitive literature search was performed in the databases of Medline, Embase, Cochrane Library, Cinahl and Psychinfo for articles published between 1996 and 2016. All studies on PLWH in western countries and investigating disclosure or stigma in relation to work were included. RESULTS: Of the 866 identified studies, 19 met the inclusion criteria: 4 addressed both disclosure and stigma (2 quantitative), 9 addressed only disclosure (4 quantitative) and 7 studies addressed only stigma (4 quantitative). CONCLUSION: This review provides a unique overview of the research on work-related disclosure and stigma, which will enable health care providers to support PWLH to make well-considered decisions. However, the available literature was heterogeneous and in most studies the topics of our interest were secondary outcomes and provided only basic insight.

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confidence: 98%

Section: Level Of Disclosurementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Background Characteristics Associatedmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Disease-related Factorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…One study reported the role of age in relation to disclosure and concluded that disclosure was not associated with age (p > 0.05) [22].…”

Section: Agementioning

confidence: 99%

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Work-related stigma and disclosure: A daily challenge for people living with HIV

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Miedema

et al. 2017

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In What Ways Does Health Related Stigma Affect Sustainable Employment and Well-Being at Work? A Systematic Review

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Purpose Studies are increasingly showing that health related stigma is a barrier to employment, but it is not known how. The aim of this systematic review is to identify, appraise and analyse studies that have directly or indirectly addressed ways in which stigma affects sustainable employment and well-being at work of people with disabilities. Methods Using a multiphase screening process, this review is based on a comprehensive literature search (2000–2019) carried out in six electronic databases: Embase, Web of Science, Medline Ovid, Cochrane CENTRAL, PsycINFO and Google Scholar. Results 7.263 publications were identified; 96 studies were found eligible to be included in the review. 72% of the studies were conducted in North America or Europe. Few studies directly assessed how stigma affects the employment of people with disabilities. Most studies highlighted that attitudes and behaviour of employers formed a barrier to employment, as well as anticipated stigma and self-stigma in people with health problems. However, the findings also showed that the attitudes and behaviour of co-workers, health care professionals, reintegration professionals, customers, and family and friends could act as a barrier to employment although these influences are under-researched. Although many similarities were seen in the relevant findings of studies about both physical and mental disabilities, several nuances were found. Conclusion Stigma hampers sustainable employment and well-being in multiple ways. Whereas the number of publications on this topic is rapidly increasing, the roles of health care professionals, reintegration professionals, co-workers, customers, and family and friends particularly warrant more attention.

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HIV Status Disclosure in the Workplace: Positive and Stigmatizing Experiences of Health Care Workers Living with HIV

Stutterheim¹,

Brands²,

Baas³

et al. 2017

Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care

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We explored workplace experiences of 10 health care providers with HIV in the Netherlands. We used semi-structured interviews to discuss motivations for disclosure and concealment, reactions to disclosures, the impact of reactions, and coping with negative reactions. Reasons for disclosure were wanting to share the secret, expecting positive responses, observing positive reactions to others, wanting to prevent negative reactions, and being advised to disclose. Reasons for concealment included fearing negative reactions, observing negative reactions, previous negative experiences, having been advised to conceal, and considering disclosure unnecessary. Positive reactions included seeing HIV as a nonissue; showing interest, support, and empathy; and maintaining confidentiality. Negative reactions included management wanting to inform employees, work restrictions, hiring difficulties, gossip, and hurtful comments, resulting in participants being upset, taken aback, angry, depressed, or feeling resignation. Participants coped by providing information, standing above the experience, attributing reactions to ignorance, seeking social support, or leaving their jobs.

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HIV disclosure in the workplace

Cited by 8 publications

References 10 publications

Work-related stigma and disclosure: A daily challenge for people living with HIV

Work-related stigma and disclosure: A daily challenge for people living with HIV

In What Ways Does Health Related Stigma Affect Sustainable Employment and Well-Being at Work? A Systematic Review

HIV Status Disclosure in the Workplace: Positive and Stigmatizing Experiences of Health Care Workers Living with HIV

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