November 2003

The Role of Incentives in Promoting Workplace HIV/AIDS Policies and Programs

Company managers attend a meeting to discuss the effects of HIV/AIDS on their businesses. Photo credit: TBCA

Employers and company managers have an important role to play in creating work environments free from AIDS-related stigma and discrimination. Implementing HIV/AIDS policies in the workplace can curb such unfair employment practices as compulsory HIV testing and help meet the needs of people living with HIV/AIDS for confidentiality and assistance.

This study examines the role of incentives in encouraging companies in Thailand to adopt workplace policies and programs that address stigma and discrimination and respond to the needs of workers for information and services. The research was a collaboration between the Horizons Program, American International Assurance (AIA), the Thailand Business Coalition on AIDS (TBCA), and AusAID.

• Description of the Intervention and
  Study Design and Data Collection Methods
• Key Findings
• Conclusions and Program Implications
• PDF format of summary (83 KB)

This research summary was prepared by: Simon Baker, Srisuman Sartsara, Patchara Rumakom, Philip Guest, Katie Schenk Horizons/Population Council, Anthony Pramualratana, Suparat Suksakulwat, Surachai Panakitsuwan, Sikarat Moonmeung, Thailand Business Coalition on AIDS.

For further information, please contact Simon Baker (simon@popcouncil.th.com) or Anthony Pramualratana (tbca@ksc.net.th).

Suggested citation: Baker, Simon, et al. 2003. “The Role of Incentives in Encouraging Workplace HIV/AIDS Policies and Programs,” Horizons Research Summary. Washington, D.C.: Population Council.

About Horizons

Horizons conducts global operations research to improve prevention, care, and support program. Horizons is implemented by the Population Council under a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Agency for International Development. Horizons is implemented by the Population Council in partnership with the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW), the Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH), the International HIV/AIDS Alliance, Tulane University, Family Health International (FHI), and Johns Hopkins University.

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