Perceptions and attitudinal dispositions of health workers towards HIV patients: A theoretical perspective

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2025
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Abstract
This paper examines the theoretical and empirical foundations of HIV/AIDS stigma, drawing on Ajzen’s Theory of Planned Behavior, Rosenstock’s Health Belief Model, and Goffman’s sociological perspectives on stigma. These frameworks help to explain how individual attitudes, perceived norms, and social labeling perpetuate discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). A review of empirical literature reveals that HIV-related stigma is associated with reduced disclosure, poor adherence to treatment, and diminished health outcomes (Herek, 1999; Rueda et al., 2016; Turan et al., 2017). Studies across diverse contexts, including Africa and Asia, highlight both the persistence of stigma in health care settings (Nyblade et al., 2009; Ogunjimi et al., 2020) and the promise of interventions targeting health workers, community members, and structural policies (Pulerwitz et al., 2007; Uys et al., 2009). Despite progress, gaps remain in translating interventions into sustainable, culturally sensitive, and system-wide practices (Mahajan et al., 2008). The analysis underscores the need for integrative, multi-level approaches that combine theoretical insights with community-driven interventions to effectively reduce stigma. Addressing stigma is not only a moral imperative but also a critical pathway toward achieving global HIV/AIDS targets (UNAIDS, 2022; NACA, 2022).
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Authors Tope Esther Oyeleke, Calista Obasi, Ene Christiana Ogaje
Journal Aminu Kano Academic Scholars Association Multidisciplinary Journal
Year 2025
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