Stigma reduction in relation to HIV test uptake in low- and middle-income countries: a realist review

• Main Authors: Subash Thapa (Author), Karin Hannes (Author), Margaret Cargo (Author), Anne Buve (Author), Sanne Peters (Author), Stephanie Dauphin (Author), Catharina Mathei (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background This realist review was conducted to understand how stigma is reduced in relation to HIV test uptake in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Methods A systematic search of eight databases resulted in 34 articles considered for synthesis. Data synthesis was guided by a prelim...