Medical mistrust as a barrier to HIV prevention and care

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Medical mistrust is fueled by conspiracy theories and histories of healthcare systems abuse and is a known determinant of health outcomes in minority populations. Plagued by multiple and pervasive conspiracy theories, HIV/AIDS has proven to be particularly hampered by medical mistrust. The current paper systematically reviews the literature on medical mistrust among people at risk for or living with HIV infection. The bulk of evidence from 17 studies supports medical mistrust as a barrier to HIV testing, engagement in prevention and care services, treatment uptake and adherence, and clinical outcomes. While findings mostly indicate that medical mistrust is a barrier to HIV prevention and care, some studies report null results and others suggest that medical mistrust may actually improve some HIV-related outcomes. Additionally, most of the reviewed literature was cross-sectional. Thus longitudinal, theory-driven research is needed to reconcile inconsistent findings and determine long term outcomes of medical mistrust. Interventions may then be developed to reduce the negative consequences associated with medical mistrust.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:46

Enthalten in:

Journal of behavioral medicine - 46(2023), 6 vom: 12. Dez., Seite 897-911

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

El-Krab, Renee [VerfasserIn]
Brousseau, Natalie [VerfasserIn]
Kalichman, Seth C [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

HIV Care
HIV Conspiracy beliefs
HIV Prevention
Journal Article
Medical mistrust
Review
Systematic Review

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Date Completed 28.11.2023

Date Revised 28.11.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s10865-023-00417-7

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM36196188X