O papel do gestor hospitalar no enfrentamento aos estigmas e preconceitos vividos por pacientes com HIV

Abstract

This study aims to conduct a narrative review of the stigmas and prejudices experienced by patients living with HIV in hospitals. Five articles available in the SciELO database were selected and analyzed, focusing on productions published between 2015 and 2024. The search and data collection were carried out between March and June 2025. The results show that, despite advances in public health policies and care practices, HIV-related stigma is still present in hospitals, directly impacting the quality of care, adherence to treatment, and patients' experiences. Discriminatory attitudes, often veiled, on the part of health professionals reflect the persistence of moral, social, and institutional prejudices. In this context, hospital managers assume a strategic role, being responsible for implementing educational actions, promoting welcoming environments, and ensuring comprehensive care. It is concluded that tackling stigma requires sensitive, ethical management that is committed to the principles of the SUS, capable of promoting cultural and institutional transformations in the care of people living with HIV.