Adapting a health facility HIV stigma-reduction participatory training intervention to address drug use stigma in HIV care and treatment clinics in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Adapting a health facility HIV stigma-reduction participatory training intervention to address drug use stigma in HIV care and treatment clinics in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Abstract Background HIV prevalence among people who use drugs (PWUD) in Tanzania is 4–7 times higher than in the general population, underscoring an urgent need to increase HIV testing and treatment among PWUD. Drug use stigma within HIV clinics is a barrier to HIV treatment for PWUD, yet few interv...

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Main Authors: Linda B. Mlunde, Khalida Saalim, Jessie K. Mbwambo, Pfiriael Kiwia, Elizabeth Fitch, Willbrord Manyama, Isack Rugemalila, Sue Clay, Barrot H. Lambdin, Rachel D. Stelmach, Carla Bann, Laura Nyblade
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:Harm Reduction Journal
Subjects:
Tanzania
Drug abuse
Substance use
Social stigma
Stereotyping
Health facilities
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-024-00965-4

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