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Nelson Varas-Díaz1, Torsten B Neilands, Vincent Guilamo-Ramos

  • 1Centro para el Estudio de Diferencias Sociales y Salud, Escuela Graduada de Trabajo Social Beatriz Lassalle, Universidad de Puerto Rico.

Revista Puertorriquena De Psicologia
|March 25, 2010
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This study developed a scale to measure HIV/AIDS stigma among health professionals in Puerto Rico. The validated scale helps assess and address stigma, improving care and prevention efforts.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Psychology
  • Medical Sociology

Background:

  • HIV/AIDS stigma hinders prevention and access to care.
  • Stigma from healthcare professionals exacerbates negative consequences for patients.
  • Lack of quantitative measures impedes HIV/AIDS stigma research in Puerto Rico.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a culturally relevant HIV/AIDS stigma scale for Puerto Rican healthcare providers.
  • To create a shorter version of the scale for time-constrained clinical settings.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative data from 80 Puerto Rican healthcare professionals informed scale development.
  • Quantitative psychometric testing administered to 421 healthcare professionals in training.
  • Scale assessed 12 dimensions of HIV/AIDS stigma.

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Main Results:

  • 11 of the 12 stigma dimensions showed satisfactory validity and reliability.
  • The validated dimensions formed subcomponents of a general stigma factor.
  • A reduced form of the scale was developed for clinical use.

Conclusions:

  • The developed scale provides a crucial quantitative tool for assessing HIV/AIDS stigma among Puerto Rican healthcare professionals.
  • This measure can facilitate research and interventions to combat stigma in healthcare settings.
  • Addressing stigma among providers is essential for improving HIV/AIDS prevention and patient care.