NMACStigmaJune2007

HIV/AIDS Stigma & Access to Care Program National Training and TA Cooperative Agreement MeetingJune 11-12, 2007: 

HIV/AIDS Stigma & Access to Care Program National Training and TA Cooperative Agreement Meeting June 11-12, 2007 Mark P. Yanick, MA HIV/AIDS Stigma Program Manager

About NMAC: 

About NMAC The National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC), established in 1987, is the premier national organization dedicated to developing leadership within communities of color to address the challenges of HIV/AIDS.

HIV/AIDS STIGMA: 

HIV/AIDS STIGMA “HIV/AIDS stigma is manifested through discrimination and social ostracism directed against individuals with HIV and AIDS, against groups of people perceived to be or likely to be infected, and against those individuals, groups, and communities with whom these individuals interact.” Source: Herek, G.M., & Capitanio, J.P. 1998. Symbolic prejudice or fear of infection? A functional analysis of AIDS-related stigma among heterosexual adults. Basic Applied Social Psychology, 20(3), 230-241.

Formation of Stigma : 

Formation of Stigma Stereotypes Prejudice Racism + Biases = Stigma Stigma is negative feelings, beliefs, and behaviors directed at individuals or groups due to a particular label or characteristic The creation of stigma is the result of existing stereotypes, prejudice, biases and other forms of oppression in our society directed at individuals and/or groups

Countering HIV/AIDS STIGMA in organizations: 

Provide a range of holistic health services Provide various types of case management services Increase cultural sensitivity/competency of staff Establish HIV/AIDS stigma reduction programs and adopt “zero” tolerance for abusive behavior Countering HIV/AIDS STIGMA in organizations

Cooperative Agreement with HRSA: 

Cooperative Agreement with HRSA Since 2000, the National Minority AIDS Council has been working with community stakeholders to open the doors of prevention, treatment, and care to affected communities of color at high risk of HIV/AIDS. Beginning in 2004, HRSA began funding the HIV Stigma Program at NMAC in order to better serve private and public stakeholders who receive Ryan White funds across the nation.

GOALS of the HIV/AIDS Stigma Program: 

GOALS of the HIV/AIDS Stigma Program To examine the role HIV/AIDS related stigma plays in HIV testing behavior, disclosure of positive serostatus, and entry into HIV/AIDS care. To examine the impact HIV/AIDS related stigma has on women of color and MSM of color. To educate providers who serve minority communities on strategies to address HIV/AIDS related stigma.

How it Works:: 

How it Works: All stigma trainings take place over 1 ¾ days (including breaks and lunches). Trainings consist of 5 flexible learning modules designed to be facilitated at one time or independently over the course of several weeks. The focus of all training modules is on skill building, small-group work, and networking. Didactic presentations are minimal.

HIV/AIDS Stigma Initiative Activities for 2007: 

HIV/AIDS Stigma Initiative Activities for 2007 Activities this year: Major re-development of HIV/AIDS Stigma Curricula Focus group on reviewing and evaluating the new curriculum held in Oct. 2006 Completed implementation of updated Training of Trainers Completed implementation of new HIV/AIDS Stigma Access to Care: Women of Color curricula with positive feedback To date, three (3) trainings have been implemented using new curriculum and newly trained consultants. Stigma Resource Center online updated with current research articles and bulletin boards at www.nmac.org.

Trainings Completed YR 2006-07: 

Trainings Completed YR 2006-07 HIV/AIDS Stigma and Access to Care Providence, RI March 29-30, 2007 HIV/AIDS Stigma and Access to Care: Women of Color Jackson, MS May 10-11, 2007 Train-the-Trainer: HIV/AIDS Stigma and Access to Care Lincoln, NE August 10-11, 2006

Lessons Learned: 

Lessons Learned

Evaluation Results: 

Evaluation Results

Evaluation Results: 

Evaluation Results

Impact of HIV/AIDS Stigma Program: 

Impact of HIV/AIDS Stigma Program “Networking opportunities like these allow us to increase valuable resources, develop lasting partnerships and build support networks that aid in the success of our programs.” Another participant believed that this training would help him to be more aware of stigma that he may hold when caring for or counseling clients. When participants were asked what was the most helpful part of the training, participants said that they found discussing the types of stigma, dispelling HIV/AIDS myths and developing strategies to combat them to be incredibly helpful.

Requesting HIV/AIDS Stigma Training: 

Requesting HIV/AIDS Stigma Training -Review Stigma training descriptions and schedule on Stigma Webpage at www.nmac.org. -Email Stigma Coordinator requesting registration and/or scholarship application packet. -Request Stigma training information through an AETC representative or HRSA project officer. -Call Stigma Coordinator or Manager of HIV/AIDS Stigma program directly. -All COMPLETE registrations are submitted to HRSA following submission deadline and reviewed in collaboration with Stigma staff.

Selecting HIV/AIDS Stigma Training Sites: 

Selecting HIV/AIDS Stigma Training Sites -All training cities were selected in close collaboration with DTTA Project Officer, and were based on locations where the need for grantee training was strongest and where there were less opportunities for them to access training.

Upcoming Training Events: 

Upcoming Training Events HIV/AIDS Stigma and Access to Care Indianapolis, IN Aug. 16-17, 2007 HIV/AIDS Stigma and Access to Care: Women of Color Seattle, WA June 28-29, 2007 Train-the-Trainer: HIV/AIDS Stigma and Access to Care Lincoln, NE July 19-20, 2007   HIV/AIDS Stigma and Access to Care Cheyenne, WY Feb. 7-8, 2008 Des Moines, IO Nov. 15-16, 2007 HIV/AIDS Stigma and Access to Care: Women of Color Charlotte, NC April 10-11, 2008 Albuquerque, NM June 19-20, 2008 Train-the-Trainer: HIV/AIDS Stigma and Access to Care Baltimore, MD Aug. 7-8, 2008

For More Information Contact:: 

For More Information Contact: Mark Yanick, MA National Minority AIDS Council HIV/AIDS Stigma Program Manager myanick@NMAC.org 202-483-6622 ext 360 Aida Gemechu HIV/AIDS Stigma Program Coordinator agemechu@NMAC.org 202-483-6622 ext 323