MODULE 2: HIV: comorbidities, stigma and vulnerable populations. Part 2 - Stigma in HIV

Course overview

People living with HIV experience a lot of stigma, with severe consequences for treatment outcomes and mental health. This course details the impact of stigma and introduces key considerations in dealing with and talking about stigma in HIV. The course is part of the “Test My Knowledge: HIV” programme, providing bite-sized elearning for healthcare professionals who treat or come into contact with people living with HIV, from hospital doctors or nurses to general physicians and programme managers. The programme was created by three leading international experts in HIV – Professor Dr Jürgen Rockstroh (Germany), Dr Nittaya Phanuphak (Thailand) and Dr Tristan Barber (United Kingdom) – to improve knowledge of HIV in the treatment community, combat stigma and improve patient outcomes. This programme was funded through an unrestricted educational grant from Gilead. The sponsor had no influence on the selection of the scientific committee or topics, or on the creation of any content.

The full course includes

1. About this course
2. Stigma against virally suppressed individuals
3. Stigma and treatment adherence
4. Stigma against women living with HIV
5. Stigma from healthcare workers
6. Final Quiz