Effects of a Faith-Based, Multilevel Intervention on HIV-Related Stigma and HIV Knowledge Among African American Church-Affiliated Populations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

HIV-related stigmas contribute to HIV disparities, which faith-based organizations could address, but few studies have measured faith-based HIV intervention effects on HIV-related stigmas.

Methods

Taking It to the Pews (TIPS) is a multilevel, religiously tailored HIV prevention intervention developed and implemented with faith leaders. Over 12 months, trained church health liaisons implemented the TIPS Toolkit (e.g., HIV sermon guides and responsive readings, testimonials) with the primary aim of increasing HIV testing. A cluster randomized controlled trial with 14 predominantly African American churches in Kansas City, MO, compared TIPS to a non-tailored, multilevel HIV education intervention; both intervention and comparison groups offered church-based HIV testi

SUBMITTER: Derose KP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12903788 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature