HIV Risks, prevention and HIV criminalization: Optimizing Continuum of Care to Reduce HIV risks among Black African and Caribbean Communities in Ontario

Project Name:

Funding Dates:

2017 - 2020

Status:

Ongoing

Principal Investigators:

Odhiambo, Judith Apondi

Description:

The African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) communities are disproportionately burdened by HIV and HIV-related criminal laws. Despite the significance of these laws in influencing HIV epidemic, large research gaps still remain in understanding how HIV criminalization impact HIV risks, HIV prevention efforts and healthcare engagement for the ACB Communities.

Purpose and Objectives:

The aim of the proposed study is to examine the impact of HIV-related criminal and public health laws on HIV prevention and healthcare engagement among ACB communities at risk and living with HIV (undiagnosed and diagnosed)

Method:

multi-level research project that will employ critical discourse and intertextual analysis, in-depth interview and focused group discussions, and participant observations.

Population:

ACB community

Region:

Ontario

Start and End Date:

2017 - 2020

Results:

Project Indicators and Outcomes:

Funding Sources:

CIHR

KNOWLEDGE NETWORK