Community Champion HIV/AIDS Advocates Mobilization Project: A community-based intervention study

Project Name:

CHAMP Study

Funding Dates:

2011 - 2014

Status:

Completed

Principal Investigators:

Fung, Kenneth ; Li, Alan Tai Wai ; Wong, Josephine P.H.  

Description:

This study found that homophobia and the lack of visible presence of PHAs within these communities sustain stigma and denial. This undermines HIV/AIDS prevention efforts and heightens discrimination against ethno-racial PHAs. It also highlights the need to mobilize PHA and other community champions to address HIV/AIDS-related stigma within these communities. CHAMP evaluated the effectiveness of two stigma reduction interventions study in reducing HIV stigma: Acceptance Commitment Training (ACT) and Social Justice Capacity Building (SJCB).

Purpose and Objectives:

The goal of the study is to address HIV stigma through collective empowerment, capacity building, and community championship

Method:

Mixed Methods. This study will pilot and test two interventions with potential to mobilize community champions as key agents to advance HIV/AIDS work. Focus groups after intervention

Population:

Black, Asian and Latin American communities

Region:

Toronto

Start and End Date:

2011 - 2014

Results:

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Funding Sources:

CIHR

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