Stigma in UK health care: a key barrier to reaching zero HIV transmission by 2030
Authors: Weeks, T., van Teijlingen, E., Regmi, P.
Journal: HIV Research and Clinical Practice
Publication Date: 01/01/2026
Volume: 27
Issue: 1
eISSN: 2578-7470
ISSN: 2578-7489
DOI: 10.1080/25787489.2026.2653328
Abstract:Background : With zero HIV transmission by 2030 firmly on the agenda of the UK Government, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), the National Health Service (NHS), and the voluntary sector in the United Kingdom (UK), therefore, the objective of this review is to explore whether this ambitious goal is possible. Methods: EBSCO, PubMed, and CHINAL databases were searched using relevant keywords around stigma/stigmatisation in the NHS/UK health care settings. In addition, hand-searching and reference mining were conducted. Data were extracted, synthesised, and presented through a narrative analysis. Results: Initial searching yielded 68 papers, and six papers were eligible for this review. Thematic methods were used to analyse and synthesise the included studies. The results indicated that people living with HIV continue to express concerns about stigma and discrimination when accessing health care. These issues remain significant barriers to accessing health care services. Conclusion: HIV-related stigma continues to undermine zero HIV transmission ambitions. Until this issue is effectively addressed, achieving the goal of zero HIV transmission by 2030 may remain challenging.
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Stigma in UK health care: a key barrier to reaching zero HIV transmission by 2030.
Authors: Weeks, T., van Teijlingen, E., Regmi, P.
Journal: HIV Res Clin Pract
Publication Date: 31/12/2026
Volume: 27
Issue: 1
Pages: 2653328
eISSN: 2578-7470
DOI: 10.1080/25787489.2026.2653328
Abstract:BACKGROUND: With zero HIV transmission by 2030 firmly on the agenda of the UK Government, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), the National Health Service (NHS), and the voluntary sector in the United Kingdom (UK), therefore, the objective of this review is to explore whether this ambitious goal is possible. METHODS: EBSCO, PubMed, and CHINAL databases were searched using relevant keywords around stigma/stigmatisation in the NHS/UK health care settings. In addition, hand-searching and reference mining were conducted. Data were extracted, synthesised, and presented through a narrative analysis. RESULTS: Initial searching yielded 68 papers, and six papers were eligible for this review. Thematic methods were used to analyse and synthesise the included studies. The results indicated that people living with HIV continue to express concerns about stigma and discrimination when accessing health care. These issues remain significant barriers to accessing health care services. CONCLUSION: HIV-related stigma continues to undermine zero HIV transmission ambitions. Until this issue is effectively addressed, achieving the goal of zero HIV transmission by 2030 may remain challenging.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/41887/
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Stigma in UK health care: a key barrier to reaching zero HIV transmission by 2030
Authors: Weeks, T., van Teijlingen, E., Regmi, P.
Journal: HIV RESEARCH & CLINICAL PRACTICE
Publication Date: 31/12/2026
Volume: 27
Issue: 1
eISSN: 2578-7470
ISSN: 2578-7489
DOI: 10.1080/25787489.2026.2653328
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/41887/
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Stigma in UK health care: A key barrier to reaching zero HIV transmission by 2030
Authors: Weeks, T., Regmi, P., van Teijlingen, E.
Journal: HIV Research and Clinical Practice
Publication Date: 26/04/2026
Volume: 27
Issue: 1
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
eISSN: 2578-7470
ISSN: 2578-7489
DOI: 10.1080/25787489.2026.2653328
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/41887/
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Stigma in UK health care: a key barrier to reaching zero HIV transmission by 2030.
Authors: Weeks, T., van Teijlingen, E., Regmi, P.
Journal: HIV research & clinical practice
Publication Date: 12/2026
Volume: 27
Issue: 1
Pages: 2653328
eISSN: 2578-7470
ISSN: 2578-7489
DOI: 10.1080/25787489.2026.2653328
Abstract:Background
With zero HIV transmission by 2030 firmly on the agenda of the UK Government, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), the National Health Service (NHS), and the voluntary sector in the United Kingdom (UK), therefore, the objective of this review is to explore whether this ambitious goal is possible.Methods
EBSCO, PubMed, and CHINAL databases were searched using relevant keywords around stigma/stigmatisation in the NHS/UK health care settings. In addition, hand-searching and reference mining were conducted. Data were extracted, synthesised, and presented through a narrative analysis.Results
Initial searching yielded 68 papers, and six papers were eligible for this review. Thematic methods were used to analyse and synthesise the included studies. The results indicated that people living with HIV continue to express concerns about stigma and discrimination when accessing health care. These issues remain significant barriers to accessing health care services.Conclusion
HIV-related stigma continues to undermine zero HIV transmission ambitions. Until this issue is effectively addressed, achieving the goal of zero HIV transmission by 2030 may remain challenging.https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/41887/
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