Buddhist Understanding and Reduction of Myanmar Experiences of HIV Stigma and Exclusion

Buddhist Understanding and Reduction of Myanmar Experiences of HIV Stigma and Exclusion

This project aims to explore a multi-leveled conceptualization of the effects of HIV stigma on HIV care engagement in Myanmar by conducting a mixed-method study.

This project is to explore how Myanmar People Living With HIV (PLWH) experience and manage HIV stigma as inspired by Buddhist teaching, and to adapt an evidence-based stigma-reduction intervention to tailor treatment for the unique needs of Myanmar People Living With HIV.

A stigma-reduction intervention will be adopted to the needs of Myanmar People Living With HIV with six focus groups.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. HIV-Positive
2. Care by Myanmar Positive Group/CMRU
3. Living in Myanmar/Thailand
4. can stay in the period of intervention

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Not HIV
2. Living outside of Myanmar/Thailand
3. Not care by MPG/CMRU
4. Cannot stay for the study period