Building a conceptual framework to study the effect of HIV stigma reduction intervention strategies on HIV test-uptake: A scoping review

A scoping review of grey and peer-reviewed literature was conducted to develop a conceptual framework to illustrate mechanisms involved in reducing HIV stigma and increasing HIV test uptake. We followed a 3-step approach to exploring the literature: developing concepts, organizing and categorizing concepts, and synthesizing concepts into a framework. The framework contains 4 types of intervention strategies: awareness creation, influencing normative behavior, providing support, and developing regulatory laws.

Source: Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care - April 18, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Subash Thapa, Karin Hannes, Margaret Cargo, Anne Buve, Arja R. Aro, Catharina Mathei Source Type: research