Exclusionary practices against HIV positive persons in the workplace in Nigeria: Implications for social work practice

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dc.contributor.authorNwannq, C.
dc.contributor.authorAtsenuwa, A.
dc.date.accessioned2022-01-03T13:02:56Z
dc.date.available2022-01-03T13:02:56Z
dc.date.issued2014-10
dc.descriptionScholarly articlesen_US
dc.description.abstractThe paper assessed the level and manifestations of HIV-related discrimination in the workplace in Nigeria. A purposive sample of 150 people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) was interviewed in three states of Nigeria using a structured interview schedule from 11th March 2004 to 4th April 2004. This was complemented by focus group discussions. Out of the 150 PLHIV, 80 had worked. Of these 80, 16% were rejected, restricted from sharing toilets, canteens and sports facilities (36%) and (13%) respectively. 48% lost their jobs, threatened with dismissal (16%). Job duties were changed for 26%. About 10% lost prospects for promotion and 40% were excluded from insurance schemes. More women than men experienced these stigmatising and discriminating acts. In Nigeria, Anti discrimination policy was launched in 2002 and there is an anti-discrimination protection in section 42 of the Constitution. It is a common knowledge that many organisations have adopted the policy yet the discrimination continues unabated. The organisations only pay a lip service to it. In view of this,therefore, massive HIV/AIDS education and enlightenment campaigns should be organised. ILO, anti-discriminatory laws and CEDAW should be enforceden_US
dc.description.sponsorshipUNIFEM, Nigeria now UN Womenen_US
dc.identifier.citationNwanna, C. R. and Atsenuwa, A. (2014) “Exclusionary practices against HIV positive persons in the workplace in Nigeria: Implications for social work practice” Scottish Journal of Arts, Social Sciences and Scientific Studies, Vol. 22, Issue II, October 2014: 123 – 137, ISSN 2047 – 1278, http://scottishjournal.co.uken_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir.unilag.edu.ng/handle/123456789/9919
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherScottish Journalen_US
dc.subjectDiscriminationen_US
dc.subjectHIV positive personsen_US
dc.subjectNigeriaen_US
dc.subjectStigmatisationen_US
dc.subjectResearch Subject Categories::SOCIAL SCIENCES::Social sciences::Social worken_US
dc.titleExclusionary practices against HIV positive persons in the workplace in Nigeria: Implications for social work practiceen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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