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Meeting category
Date(s)
9 Nov 2022
Program Language
English
Location
Washington,
DC,
United States
Meeting type
Hybrid Meeting
Organizer
North American Stigma & Discrimination Forum 2022
General
What's New
Welcome
The North American Stigma & Discrimination Forum 2022, scheduled as a hybrid meeting, will take place at IAPAC Adherence 2022 on 9 November 2022.
Stigma and discrimination can cause complex challenges for people living with HIV.
HIV-related stigma has been linked to depression, psychological distress, compromised adherence to therapy, and overall poor treatment outcome and quality of life. It also largely affects timely diagnosis due to a fear of public perception of living with HIV.
Discrimination and stigma can be experienced at individual, facility, community, or national levels. Thus, orchestrated efforts of all relevant stakeholders are required to eliminate misconceptions, increase awareness, and implement adequate communication and behavior models to reduce stigma and discrimination.
This indicates an urgent unmet need to educate healthcare professionals, social workers, community representatives, advocates, and policymakers on how to reduce HIV-related stigma and discrimination.
The North American Stigma & Discrimination Forum aims to meet this need, tailored to the region-specific aspects of the HIV epidemic, national policy, guidelines, and societal context.
Program Director
Regional Chairs
General Information
Meeting Objectives
- Highlight the issues of stigma and discrimination in different settings and from different perspectives
- Summarize key strategies for the elimination of stigma and discrimination
- Strengthen the HIV care cascade in the North American region, focusing on local solutions to fight stigma and discrimination
- Summarize key strategies for the elimination of stigma and discrimination
- Strengthen the HIV care cascade in the North American region, focusing on local solutions to fight stigma and discrimination
COVID-19 Update
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the North American Stigma & Discrimination Forum 2022 will be held as a hybrid meeting. The program will be delivered safely and conveniently for all participants and conducted through our interactive online platform.
We are available to answer any questions or concerns that you may have about your participation at the North American Stigma & Discrimination Forum 2022. For more information, please contact Lara@amededu.com.
To stay updated on developments about this meeting, make sure that you are signed up for our newsletter.
We are available to answer any questions or concerns that you may have about your participation at the North American Stigma & Discrimination Forum 2022. For more information, please contact Lara@amededu.com.
To stay updated on developments about this meeting, make sure that you are signed up for our newsletter.
Who Should Attend?
- Clinician/ Physicians
- Health administrators
- Nurses
- Community Representatives
- Advocates
- Government representatives
- NGO representatives
- Health administrators
- Nurses
- Community Representatives
- Advocates
- Government representatives
- NGO representatives
Code of Conduct
All attendees, speakers, co-organizers, partners, endorsers, suppliers, volunteers, and employees at any of our programs are expected to observe our Code of Conduct. We cannot tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment, disrespect, or the marginalization of those involved in our programs. All participants of VE and AME-organized programs are expected to treat others with dignity and respect at all times.
Any individual who feels discriminated against, harassed, disrespected, or marginalized is encouraged to report the incident(s) to VE and AME via info@amededu.com or to one of our on-site personnel.
Any participant who is found to have exhibited any inappropriate conduct or behavior against others may be removed from the program.
Any individual who feels discriminated against, harassed, disrespected, or marginalized is encouraged to report the incident(s) to VE and AME via info@amededu.com or to one of our on-site personnel.
Any participant who is found to have exhibited any inappropriate conduct or behavior against others may be removed from the program.
Practical Information
Disclaimer
This forum is intended for educational purposes only and aims to offer participants the opportunity to share information. The Organizing Secretariat of this forum, Virology Education, cannot accept any liability for the scientific content of the sessions or for any claims which may result from the use of information or publications from this forum. Virology Education disclaims all liability for injuries or losses of whatever nature incurred by individuals attending the forum.
Language
The official language of the forum is English.
Liability and Insurance
By registering for the forum, participants agree that the organizers do not accept responsibility for medical, travel, or personal insurance. Participants are advised to take out their own insurance policies.
Photographs, Audio, and Video Recording
Photographs, audio, and video recordings are not permitted at the official forum sessions. Only the official medical writer appointed by the organization may make recordings. All presentations will be posted here as soon as possible after the forum is finished, provided the speaker has given permission to do so.
Program
Preliminary Program
All times indicated in the program are in Eastern Standard Time (EST). Click here to convert the time into your time zone.
Opening of the Forum - 12:30
Mark Nelson, MA, MBBS, FRCP
12:30 PM
Opening Words
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital / Imperial College Medical School, United Kingdom
12:35 PM
The U.S. Monkeypox Response: Addressing Stigma and Health Equity
Demetre Daskalakis, MD, MPH
Deputy Coordinator for the National Monkeypox Response at the White House, United States
12:45 PM
U=U as a Tool to Reduce Stigma
12:55 PM
It’s How We Say It: Choosing Anti-Stigma Language
1:05 PM
Q&A
Panel Discussion: Challenges and Solutions to Reducing Stigma Inside and Outside the HIV Community - 1:15
Mark Nelson, MA, MBBS, FRCP
1:15 PM
Panel Discussion
1:55 PM
Closing Remarks
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital / Imperial College Medical School, United Kingdom
2:00 PM
End of the Forum
Support
Acknowledgment
This educational activity is supported by an independent educational grant from ViiV Healthcare. ViiV Healthcare was not involved in the development of content or selection of faculty for this educational activity.
Endorsers
The North American Stigma & Discrimination Forum 2022 is endorsed by the following societies and organizations. Their support and collaboration are key to the success of this forum.
If you would like your organization to endorse this forum, please contact Lara da Silva Miguel at Lara@amededu.com.
Media
Invitation to Join the North American Stigma & Discrimination Forum | 9 November 2022
Bruce Richman
Prevention Access Campaign,
United States
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