Table 1.
Discrimination in healthcare settings experienced by adults living with HIV in care with recent diagnoses, Medical Monitoring Project 2011–2014 (n = 3,770).
| Question | n | Weighted % (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Has anyone in the healthcare system done any of the following to you since testing positive for HIV? | ||
| Exhibited hostility or a lack of respect towards you? | 428 | 12.0 (10.9, 13.2) |
| Given you less attention than other patients? | 289 | 8.4 (7.3, 9.5) |
| Refused you service? | 129 | 3.6 (3.0, 4.2) |
| Reported any discriminationa | 503 | 14.1 (12.8, 15.5) |
| Did the discrimination occur because of your … ?b | ||
| Characteristic | n | Weighted % attributed discrimination to characteristic (95% CI) |
| HIV status | 383 | 82.2 (77.9, 86.6) |
| Gender | 58 | 10.8 (7.7, 13.8) |
| Sexual orientation | 148 | 32.1 (25.9, 38.3) |
| Race/ethnicity | 66 | 12.5 (9.6, 15.3) |
| Injection drug use | 22 | 4.7 (2.2, 7.2) |
a
Respondent experienced hostility or a lack of respect, was given less attention, or was refused service at a healthcare facility since testing positive for HIV.
b
Respondent could select more than one option.