A qualitative study of barriers to employment experienced by people living with HIV in Toronto and Ottawa.

Melissa PerriAmy Craig-NeilMark GasparCharlotte HunterClaire KendallOwer AlexanderAndrew David Pinto

Published in: International journal for equity in health (2021)

PLWH face significant barriers when attempting to engage with employment opportunities. Health providers and organizations can do more to support campaigns to end HIV stigma, to support individuals in pursuing employment, and to advocate for policy change that supports reentry into the workforce for PLHA.

Keyphrases

mental illness
public health
mental health
healthcare
hiv aids
antiretroviral therapy
hiv infected
human immunodeficiency virus
hiv positive
hepatitis c virus
hiv testing
social support
health information
men who have sex with men
risk assessment
human health