New Publication Alert: Project ACE Researchers Investigate HIV Stigma in London, Ontario
We are thrilled to celebrate a new publication co-authored by Project ACE academic intern Sulemana Ansumah Saaka and lead members of our research team (Professor Josephine P. Wong and Professor Isaac Luginaah) in the Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services:
“Perspectives of African, Caribbean, and Black HIV service providers on the persistent HIV stigma and status non-disclosure in London, Canada”
Key Takeaways:
- Intersectional Barriers: The study explores how HIV stigma intersects with racism, gender-based discrimination, and structural inequities (like housing and healthcare gaps) for African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) communities.
- The Need for Safety: Frontline service providers reveal how systemic exclusion forces many individuals into self-isolation, making status non-disclosure a necessary survival strategy against judgment.
- Actionable Training: These findings directly reinforce Project ACE’s multi-city initiative, which combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with community empowerment to better equip service providers.
Thank you to the London-Ontario frontline workers who shared their vital insights for this study.
Read the full article: To learn more about the research methodology and detailed findings, access the complete manuscript via Taylor & Francis Online.