Abstract
Background Despite advancements in HIV treatment modalities, HIV-related stigma among healthcare providers (HCPs) persists, impacting people living with HIV. Methodology A cross-sectional research design with a non-probability consecutive sampling technique was used to assess HIV-related stigma, and its association with individual characteristic, fear, and knowledge of HIV among 100 HCPs at a university hospital in Nepal. Results The average age was 29.83 years, with work experience of 84.24 months. The fear score was 14.11, and the HIV knowledge score was 36.74. The stigma reflected a moderate stance. Age ( rs = −0.22, P < .05) and work experience ( rs = −0.29, P < .01) negatively correlated with stigma, while fear positively correlated ( rs = 0.45, P < .01), and no correlation was observed with HIV knowledge. Conclusion HCPs’ age, work experience, fear, and marital status are linked to HIV-related stigma. Interventions should tailor stigma reduction strategies considering these factors.
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