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People of Color: HIV/AIDS Stigma and Access to Care

Examine the role HIV/AIDS related stigma plays in HIV testing behavior, the disclosure of positive serostatus, and entry into HIV/AIDS care for people of color. Examine the impact HIV/AIDS related stigma has on people of color. Explore possible strategies to reduce health disparities among people of color across their life-span.

What Training
When Dec 09, 2010
08:30 am
Where Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila, WA 98168
Contact Name Jeremiah D. Brewer
Contact Email
Contact Phone (206) 850-2070
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2010 HIV/AIDS & Stigma Conference

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People of Color: HIV/AIDS Stigma and Access to Care

Thursday, December 9, 2010 ~ 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tukwila Community Center
12424 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila, WA 98168
 
Global Learning Objectives
  • Examine the role HIV/AIDS related stigma plays in HIV testing behavior, the disclosure of positive serostatus, and entry into HIV/AIDS care for people of color.
  • Examine the impact HIV/AIDS related stigma has on people of color.
  • Explore possible strategies to reduce health disparities among people of color across their life-span.
 
Registration Fee: $35
 
 
Make checks payable to AARTH Ministry; mail to 7728 Rainier Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98118
Cancellation policy in effect. For more information contact: Jeremiah D. Brewer at (206) 850-2070 or email aarthministry@aarth.org
 

The Conference will include five plenary sessions

 

Presenters

 
Jeremiah Brewer, BA, MDIV
Stella Gran-O'Donnell, MSW, MPH
Loyce Ong'udi, MPA
Michele Peake Andrasik, PhD
Cecelia Saldana
 
Module One: Overview of HIV/AIDS and Stigma
Defines HIV/AIDS stigma and key terms; identifies common feelings associated with stigma and root causes that lead to stigma.
1. Define key terms associated with HIV/AIDS stigma
2. Differentiated between major and root causes of stigma
 
Module Two: HIV/AIDS Stigma: Manifestation in Society
Identifies types of stigma, explains the origins and effects of stigma in our society.
1. Differentiate among instrumental, symbolic, and courtesy stigma
2. Describe effects of stigma on people of color
 
Module Three: HIV/AIDS Stigma: Impact on Access to Care
Explains how stigma and health disparities affect access to health care; explores the role of historical trauma in stigma and access to health care.
1. Explain how stigma influences decisions to accessing health care
2. Explore interelationships of historical trauma, stigma, and access to health care
 
Module Four: Strategies for Reducing HIV/AIDS Stigma
Identifies methods and strategies to reduce HIV/AIDS stigma at the individual, community and organizational level.
1. Identify methods for reducing HIV/AIDS stigma
2. Analyze options for HIV/AIDS stigma interventions for people of color
 
Module Five: Action Planning
Identifies action plans to reduce HIV/AIDS stigma.
1. Analyze sample scenarios to develop strategies for reducing the effects of HIV/AIDS related stigma
2. Develop an action plan to reduce HIV/AIDS stigma

 

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