Table 5.

HIV-positivity experiences at workplace: quotes from narratives.

Maintain secrecy	—I am always discreet and try to never mention it to anyone —Nothing has changed, no one knows anything, and I continue to work the same way
Dismissal or demotion due to HIV-positivity	—I have had a little agreed-upon demotion—I do not do overnight on-call, and I do not have patient contact anymore. Still, I do take care of other essential things. So, everything is going well —Unfortunately, I was fired for HIV, but it was the impetus to create something of my own and new
HIV-positivity sharing with colleagues	—They know about me, and after some time, nothing has changed. I don't see how it would be if I changed job. I feel lucky