Ending HIV stigma is central to ending the HIV epidemic in Canada.
The Positive Effect represents the collective efforts of healthcare researchers, practitioners, and community advocates to share the humanity behind what it is like living with HIV from the perspective of those it affects the most.
HIV stigma arises out of fear, lack of knowledge, and prejudices, and remains a significant challenge for people living with HIV in Canada.
The peer-driven approach behind the Positive Effect can inspire people to think different about HIV, and help end the HIV epidemic in Canada within 5 years. It will offer a real life look at how HIV affects lives, and help identify the barriers that still exist that
interfere with good prevention and treatment efforts.
HIV stigma interferes with HIV prevention and deters people from getting tested regularly and know their status—only through awareness and increased testing can Canada end the HIV epidemic in 5 years.
The Positive Effect represents the collective efforts of healthcare researchers, practitioners, and community advocates to share the humanity behind what it is like living with HIV from the perspective of those it affects the most.
HIV stigma arises out of fear, lack of knowledge, and prejudices, and remains a significant challenge for people living with HIV in Canada.
The peer-driven approach behind the Positive Effect can inspire people to think different about HIV, and help end the HIV epidemic in Canada within 5 years. It will offer a real life look at how HIV affects lives, and help identify the barriers that still exist that
interfere with good prevention and treatment efforts.
HIV stigma interferes with HIV prevention and deters people from getting tested regularly and know their status—only through awareness and increased testing can Canada end the HIV epidemic in 5 years.