Courtesy Stigma and Self-care Practices Among Rural HIV/AIDS Healthcare Providers

Fayth M. Parks, Stacy Smallwood

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Abstract

Stigma by association, or “courtesy stigma,” is defined as public disapproval for associating with a perceived stigmatized group. Using an audience response system (ARS), rural HIV/AIDS healthcare providers (n = 69) were asked about experiences of courtesy stigma and self-care practices for safeguarding their well-being. Qualitative responses were coded and themes identified. Forty-nine percent of respondents reported experiencing courtesy stigma (for example, others assuming they were HIV-positive because of their work). While respondents rated their quality of self-care as either “good” (43.5%) or “excellent” (14.5%), opportunities to increase providers’ capacity to practice quality self-care is strongly encouraged.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalJournal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services
Volume20
DOIs
StatePublished - May 17 2021

Keywords

  • Courtesy stigma
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Rural health
  • Self-care
  • Stigma
  • Workplace Health

DC Disciplines

  • Educational Administration and Supervision
  • Educational Leadership
  • Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research

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