This small collection of resources is a brief introduction to viral hepatitis related stigma and discrimination, selected especially for students or people researching the topic. You can find many more resources on this topic in our specialist library.
Discrimination and The Law
Legal Matters: HIV and viral hepatitis disclosure
SA Health
Explains when people living with viral hepatitis are required to disclose their status. Also provides information about legislation intended to protect people from discrimination and the available complaints processes.
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Impacts of Stigma & Discrimination
After Cure
Documentary podcast that explores experiences of hepatitis C in the era of new treatments. It shares the stories of Evelyn, Leo and Ruby, three people from different parts of Australia, and their experiences of living with hepatitis C, getting treated with direct-acting antivirals, and life after cure.
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TPWKY Special Episode: Hep B Stigma & Discrimination
Blood and liver function tests only tell us part of the impact that hepatitis B has on people living with the virus. Far too often overlooked is the contribution of stigma and discrimination to the global burden of this disease. Dr. Chari Cohen, Senior Vice President of the Hepatitis B Foundation, talks about the different forms stigma and discrimination can take, their impact, and the tools in the fight against them. Listen to the podcast or read the transcript.
The impact of stigma and discrimination affecting people with hepatitis B
World Hepatitis Alliance
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 296 million people worldwide live with hepatitis B, with the virus claiming nearly 900,000 lives every year. This white paper sheds light on the effects of the stigma and discrimination faced by some people affected by hepatitis B and illustrates the lived experiences of those impacted by the virus. Visit site.
Reducing Stigma & Discrimination in Healthcare
Major change needed to eliminate stigma in Australian healthcare
ASHM
Stigma in healthcare remains a significant problem in Australia, according to the latest Stigma Indicators Monitoring Project data. Read the article.
Stigma and discrimination, no place in healthcare
ASHM
These resources serve as a guide and support for healthcare professionals seeking to understand and address the impact of stigma and discrimination on patient care. Our materials cover best practices for creating inclusive healthcare environments, identification and mitigation of bias, and relevant research and literature on the topic. Visit site.
Spotlight on stigma: introduction to stigma for the BBV workforce
Centre for Social Research in Health
Seminar one in the Spotlight in Stigma series presented by Loren Brener, Timothy Broady, Darryl O’Donnell, Aaron Cogle and facilitated by Carla Treloar for the UNSW Centre for Social Research in Health. Watch the seminar recording.
Last updated 30 August 2024
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