Published on 27 de abril de 2026 | http://doi.org/10.5867/medwave.2026.03.3122
Stigma and discrimination toward people living with HIV among healthcare workers in a public hospital in Mexico: A cross-sectional study
Heat map: Ranking of stigma and lack of empathy by occupational category.
A value of 1 indicates a relatively lower level of stigmatization, and a value of 15 indicates higher stigmatization. Lighter shades reflect lower stigma, and darker shades reflect higher stigmatization. The items correspond to:
15.1 “Most people with HIV don’t care if they infect others.”
15.2 “People living with HIV should feel ashamed.”
15.3 “People become infected with HIV because they engage in irresponsible behavior.”
16 “Women living with HIV should become pregnant and have children if they wish.”
Source: Prepared by the authors based on the study results.
15.1 “Most people with HIV don’t care if they infect others.”
15.2 “People living with HIV should feel ashamed.”
15.3 “People become infected with HIV because they engage in irresponsible behavior.”
16 “Women living with HIV should become pregnant and have children if they wish.”
Source: Prepared by the authors based on the study results.