March 3, 2026Open Access

Stigma-driven bypassing of ART services in Northern Ghana: a qualitative case study

Key Points

Stigma around HIV leads to significant barriers for accessing ART services.
Key insights indicate that negative cultural beliefs impact the healthcare-seeking behavior of PLHIV.
Integrated approaches are needed to address cultural beliefs and promote awareness about HIV transmission.
Legislative measures may be necessary to eliminate discrimination against PLHIV in health settings.

Abstract

An integrated approach could be used to address the drivers of stigma and discrimination focusing on awareness creation to undo the entrenched negative cultural beliefs around HIV transmission, and implement anti-HIV stigma legislation to eliminate prejudice towards PLHIV.

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Sadat Zakari Abugbila

Joshua Sumankuuro

Maximillian Kolbe Domapielle

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Primary Health Care Research & Development

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Cincinnati Sportsmedicine and Orthopaedic Center

Integrated Systems Development (Greece)

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