Tackling HIV-Related Stigma and Discrimination in South Asia.
Title:
Tackling HIV-Related Stigma and Discrimination in South Asia.
Author:
Stangl, Anne.
ISBN:
9780821384510
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (208 pages)
Series:
Directions in Development
Contents:
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contributors -- Abbreviations -- Chapter 1: Introduction and Background -- Note -- Reference -- Part I -- Chapter 2: Methods -- Program Data -- Case Study Methodology -- Chapter 3: Program Findings -- Findings across Programs -- Lessons from Specific Program Approaches -- Note -- Chapter 4: Capacity-Strengthening Efforts and Lessons Learned -- Types of Capacity-Strengthening Support and Technical Assistance Provided to Implementers -- Recommendations for Strengthening Programmatic and M&E Capacity -- References -- Chapter 5: Recommendations for Action -- Promote Intensified Government Support for a Scaled-Up Response to Stigma and Discrimination -- Promote Government Adoption of Stigma Reduction Efforts in Health Care -- Encourage Replication of Promising Approaches through Organization-to-Organization Knowledge Transfer -- Promote Use of Multipronged Programming Strategies for Increased Effectiveness -- Leverage Cultural and Media Efforts of SARDM Implementers to Maximize Reach and Results -- Further Sharpen and Refine Tools for Religious Leaders -- Foster Stronger Private Sector Engagement for Greater Economic Opportunity -- Ensure That an Expanded Response to Stigma and Discrimination Provides Economic Opportunities for Marginalized Populations -- Support Implementers in Strengthening Their Capacity to Expand -- Part II -- Chapter 6: Using Theater to Reduce Stigma: and Discrimination against Men: Who Have Sex with Men in Rural South India -- Implementation -- Results -- Lessons Learned -- Chapter 7: Fighting Internalized Stigma among Injecting Drug Users in Bangladesh: A Combination: Program to Support Economic and Social Reintegration -- Implementation -- Results -- Lessons Learned.
Chapter 8: The Gateway to Public Opinion: Harnessing Local Journalists to Fight Stigma and Discrimination in Bangladesh -- Implementation -- Results -- Lessons Learned -- Notes -- Chapter 9: Taking It to the Village: Reducing Stigma through: Traditional Street Theater in Tamil Nadu -- Implementation -- Results -- Lessons Learned -- Chapter 10: Celebrating Those Who Care: A Radio Program by HIV-Positive: Journalists in Maharashtra -- Implementation -- Results -- Lessons Learned -- Recommendations -- Chapter 11: Ensuring Dignity and Rights: among Female Sex Workers in Bangalore: A Community-Led: Advocacy Campaign to Reduce: Stigma and Discrimination -- Implementation -- Results -- Lessons Learned -- Part III -- Chapter 12: Afghanistan -- Afghan Family Guidance Association -- Afghan Help and Training Program -- Concern Worldwide -- Chapter 13: Bangladesh -- Drik Picture Library -- Job Opportunity and Business Support-Bangladesh -- Nari Unnayan Shakti -- Chapter 14: India -- Ashodaya Samithi -- Development Initiative -- ISTV Network -- Lotus Integrated AIDS Awareness Sangam -- Nalandaway Foundation -- Sai Paranjpye Films -- Saral -- Society for Positive Atmosphere and Related Support to HIV/AIDS -- Swathi Mahila Sangha -- The Communication Hub -- Voluntary Health Association of Tripura -- We Care Social Service Society -- Chapter 15: Nepal -- Federation of Sexual and Gender Minorities Nepal -- Himalayan Association against STI-AIDS -- National NGOs Network Group against AIDS-Nepal -- Chapter 16: Pakistan -- Integrated Health Services -- New Light AIDS Control Society -- Pakistan Press Foundation -- Chapter 17: Sri Lanka -- Alliance Lanka -- Lanka+ -- South Asia Region Development Marketplace Summary Table -- Index -- Back cover.
Abstract:
Although HIV prevalence in South Asia is low, vulnerable groups such as sex workers (SW), injecting drug users (IDU) and men who have sex with men (MSM) are at high risk for HIV. Widespread stigma impede efforts to reach those most in need of HIV prevention, care and treatment services. To tackle stigma, the South Asia Regional Development Marketplace (SARDM) partnership, led by the World Bank, launched a competitive grants program in 2008 to support innovative community approaches for reducing HIV-related stigma and discrimination (S&D) in the region. Twenty-six community groups in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka received funds to pilot innovations over a 12-18 month period. The interventions engaged a broad spectrum of groups in combating stigma, including transgender communities, MSM, IDU, SWs, people living with HIV, the media, local government authorities, health workers and religious leaders. This book summarizes monitoring, evaluation and case study data, revealing that a number of strategies were particularly effective in raising awareness about S&D and shifting, albeit slowly, attitudes, norms and behaviors. The effective strategies engaged marginalized groups to design and lead the interventions, and facilitated contact between groups experiencing stigma and the general public to reduce fears and misconceptions about HIV transmission. Interventions that used traditional cultural mediums (e.g. song, dance, theater) were successful in broaching taboo subjects. Involving opinion leaders, such as local and religious leaders, the police and the media amplified the reach and effect of stigma reduction efforts. Projects that combined economic and stigma reduction interventions helped marginalized populations overcome internalized stigma and become empowered to advocate for their rights. This book is critical
reading for all working on HIV prevention, care and treatment, from policy makers in national AIDS programs, to donors and program implementers, both within the South Asia region and globally.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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