HIV and Intersectional Stigma Reduction Among Organizations Providing HIV Services in New York City: A Mixed-Methods Implementation Science Project.

ABSTRACT: Stigma remains a pervasive barrier to Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) in New York City (NYC). As part of an EHE implementation science planning process, we mapped multi-level HIV-related stigma-reduction activities, assessed their evidence base, and characterized barriers and facilitators. We interviewed and surveyed a convenience sample of 27 HIV prevention and/or treatment services organizations in NYC, March-August, 2020, using an embedded mixed-methods design. The greatest facilitators of stigma reduction included integration of health services, hiring staff who represent the community, and trainings. Intersecting stigmas were primarily addressed through the integration of HIV with mental health and substance use services. Barriers were multilevel, with organizational structure and capac

SUBMITTER: Rodriguez-Hart C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8536897 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature