Tag: stigma in healthcare


Care for Sex Workers: Attitudes & Willingness

Introduction: Defining the Scope and Context The provision of equitable and high-quality healthcare is a foundational principle of modern medical ethics, yet certain marginalized populations frequently encounter systemic barriers and prejudiced attitudes that compromise their access to necessary services. Among these groups, sex workers—individuals who receive remuneration for sexual services—face particularly acute challenges driven by […]

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Infected Healthcare Workers: Attitudes and Perceptions

Introduction to Stigma and Health Care Workers Health care workers (HCWs) constitute the essential backbone of global health systems, yet when they contract infectious diseases in the line of duty, they frequently become targets of intense social and professional backlash. This paradoxical societal response arises from a fundamental dissonance between the expectation of the HCW […]

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