Experiences of accessing and using breast cancer services in Vietnam: a descriptive qualitative study.

Objectives: To understand, describe and analyse the experiences of women with breast cancer in Vietnam when accessing and using breast cancer services.

Design: Descriptive qualitative study. Women were interviewed about their experiences from the first time they became aware of symptoms or changes to their body through treatment and post-treatment.

HIV-related stigma: Impact on healthcare workers in Vietnam.

Stigma has been identified as a major barrier to HIV response. While much is known about stigma directed towards people living with HIV (PLHIV), less is known about stigma experienced by health workers who treat PLHIV. This study aims to explore the perceptions and experiences of health workers regarding how stigma influences their work with HIV-positive patients.