This research explores how perceptions and conditions within hospitals influence the healthcare of people living with HIV. In collaboration with healthcare providers and people living with HIV, we investigate the challenges they encounter and identify ways to address them. Through in-depth interviews and creative methods, we invite them to share their experiences and insights. This collaborative approach aims to enhance healthcare provision for people living with HIV while also supporting healthcare workers in their daily practice.
Between March and April 2025, we will conduct interviews with various hospital employees and people living with HIV to understand their perspectives on HIV-related attitudes in healthcare settings and how these influence care provision. After the initial interview, participants will be invited to take part in a follow-up creative assignment, tailored to their preferences. Possible methods include photovoice (capturing experiences through photography), mobile methods (joint walks with discussions), or video interviews (visual ethnography). By integrating these participatory approaches, we seek to gain deeper insights into their experiences and foster meaningful dialogue on healthcare for people with HIV.
This research is a collaboration between the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the Academic Hospital Paramaribo, Amsterdam UMC, Anton de Kom University of Suriname, and the NGOs Double Positive, and Women’s right Knowledge Center.
Researchers and stakeholders
Lianne Cremers studies the human response to slow-burning crises and wellbeing, focusing on infectious diseases notably COVID-19, tuberculosis and HIV.
Lycke Woittiez is an infectious diseases specialist based at the Academisch Ziekenhuis Paramaribo (Academic Hospital Paramaribo) in Suriname.
Carla Bakboord is a cultural anthropologist of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and researcher affiliated with the Women’s Rights Center in Suriname.
Marina de Bies is a sociologist of the Anton de Kom University of Suriname.
Emma Birnie is an infectious diseases specialist in training of the Amsterdam UMC currently working in the the Academisch Ziekenhuis Paramaribo (Academic Hospital Paramaribo)
Michele van Vugt, a leading infectious diseases specialist and professor at Amsterdam UMC
Giulietta van Tongeren is master student Culture, Organization and Management at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Emilia Roders is master student Culture, Organization and Management at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Tyra Griffith is Psychology student from the Anton de Kom University of Suriname.
Rashwien Mohabier is Educational Science student from the Anton de Kom University of Suriname
