Title: Stigma and discrimination : key barriers to achieving global goals for maternal health and elimination of new child HIV infections

Authors: Turan, Janet and Nyblade, Laura and Monfiston, Philippe

Place: Washington, DC

Publisher: Futures group. Health policy project

Year: 2012

Journal: Working paper / Health policy project

Volume: 4

PAGE: --

Subject: Maternal Health – Lessons Learned

Keywords: aids, health policy, maternal health services, maternal welfare, discrimination

Abstract: Integrating maternal health and HIV services may not be enough to overcome social barriers that keep women from accessing health services. Clinical services schould become more convenient for pregnant women; maternal and child health services must address HIV-related stigma and discrimination.

URL: http://www.healthpolicyproject.com/pubs/92_WorkingPaperStigmaPMTCTJuly.pdf

Document type: E-article