HIV-related stigma interventions

This paper has been developed with the intention of providing a framework for people developing HIV-related stigma interventions to consider how to design, implement, and evaluate such activities. The paper first provides a brief explanation of some HIV stigma definitions, followed by an overview of the theory and concepts related to stigma, including its origins and mechanisms. It then describes seven approaches – informed by previous reviews, and specific examples from Australia and elsewhere – used in the development of HIV-related stigma interventions. Finally, it provides an overview of how HIV-related stigma is measured, with an emphasis on how outcome measures need to be calibrated to the approach, the domain, and the level of any specific intervention. The paper is intended as a practical tool for people developing and evaluating interventions.