Widespread homophobia hampers prevention efforts at all levels, including individuals denying their risk of infection due to internalized stigma and in the broader culture where anti-gay messages and the lack of support for sensitive and honest HIV prevention messages and programs are the norm. Such barriers have been linked to less successful coping mechanisms (Arend, 2003).

Martin Downing

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Martin Downing is the Communications Manager for the AIDS Survival Project. View his responses to the following questions.

Question: Describe HIV/AIDS related stigma.
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Question: Describe how your organization is working to eliminate HIV/AIDS-related stigma and discrimination domestically.
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Question: What are some unique issues/factors related to HIV/AIDS-related stigma and discrimination that affect your target population?
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Question: What are key factors that foster HIV/AIDS-related stigma nationally and in the communities you serve?
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Posted 27/06/08:
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Posted 21/05/08:
New HIV/AIDS-related stigma Literature Review available. Please visit the Resource section to download the document.