南非的HIV污名指数2.0显示,尽管取得了进展,但污名化依然存在,许多治疗因害怕判决而推迟或停止。 South Africa's HIV Stigma Index 2.0 shows ongoing stigma despite progress, with many delaying or stopping treatment due to fear of judgment.

南非一份新的艾滋病毒污名指数2.0报告显示,尽管在将外部污名从2014年的14.3%降至2024年的6.1%,但长期存在污名化和歧视。 A new HIV Stigma Index 2.0 report in South Africa reveals persistent stigma and discrimination despite progress in reducing external stigma from 14.3% in 2014 to 6.1% in 2024. 虽然半数以上的艾滋病毒感染者披露了他们的状况,以密切接触,但向雇主或教师披露的情况仍然很少。 While over half of people living with HIV disclosed their status to close contacts, disclosure to employers or teachers remains low. 近一半人口仍遭受内部化的污名,主要人口面临更严重的歧视,包括失业、辱骂和治疗延误。 Nearly half still experience internalized stigma, and key populations face heightened discrimination, including job loss, verbal abuse, and treatment delays. 对判决的恐惧导致32.1%推迟治疗,12.6%完全阻止治疗。 Fear of judgment led 32.1% to delay treatment and 12.6% to stop it entirely. 保健机构仍然报告污名化,包括道德化和八卦。 Healthcare settings still report instances of stigma, including moralizing and gossip. 报告敦促扩大对保健工作者的培训,加强反污名化运动、同侪支助和促进两性平等的政策,以改善获得护理的机会,推进消除艾滋病毒的目标。 The report urges expanded training for health workers, stronger anti-stigma campaigns, peer support, and gender-responsive policies to improve access to care and advance HIV eradication goals.