5 Best Thesis Topics on HIV Stigma in Public Service

Explore 5 compelling thesis topics that tackle HIV stigma in government offices and public services. Ideal for students in public health, social work, and political science.

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Realyn Manalo

7/6/20252 min read

Source: GMA News Online

Let me convince you to make this a thesis.

A young man walks into a government office to apply for a scholarship. He hands over his medical clearance. The clerk sees "HIV positive" and suddenly the smile fades. They tell him to wait. He waits for hours. He goes home with no answers. Weeks pass. No reply. He never gets that scholarship. It happens more often than we care to admit. In hospitals. In city halls. Even in classrooms. People living with HIV are still treated like outcasts. Not because of the virus. But because of ignorance.

What’s really wrong? Policies exist. But people break them. Discrimination is quiet, subtle, and deadly. Government workers are supposed to uphold the law. Instead, some of them deny people their rights. The Civil Service Commission just released rules to punish discrimination. That’s good. But it’s also too late. HIV cases are rising fast. Especially among the youth. The problem is not just health. It’s hate. Fear. And silence. It’s time to expose how deep the stigma runs inside the system itself.


Who Can Use These Topics

This research is ideal for students and professionals pursuing the following courses or strands:

College Programs:

  • Public Administration

  • Social Work

  • Nursing

  • Political Science

  • Psychology

  • Public Health


Senior High School Strands:

  • HUMSS

  • ABM

  • STEM

  • GAS

5 Thesis Topic Ideas

1.The Impact of Government Employees’ Perception of HIV on Public Service Delivery

This study investigates how personal bias and knowledge of HIV affect how public workers treat clients.

Target Respondents

  • Local government employees

  • Social workers

  • Health officers

2.Correlation Between Workplace HIV Education and Discriminatory Behavior Among Government Staff

This research explores whether training programs reduce stigma-based actions.

Target Respondents

  • HR officers in government agencies

  • Department heads

  • CSC training officers

3.Effects of HIV Status Disclosure on Access to Government Services in Urban and Rural Settings

This topic compares service access for HIV-positive individuals in different locations.

Target Respondents

  • HIV-positive clients

  • Municipal office employees

  • Barangay health workers

4.Relationship Between Policy Awareness and Implementation of Anti-Discrimination Rules Among Civil Servants

This study assesses how knowing the rules influences compliance.

Target Respondents

  • Government office staff

  • Civil Service officers

  • Agency legal teams

5.Consequences of HIV Stigma in Government Healthcare Facilities on Patient Behavior and Trust

This research looks into how discrimination in public hospitals shapes patient decisions.

Target Respondents

  • HIV-positive patients

  • Public hospital staff

  • Health department representatives

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