Engaging African Immigrants in HIV Prevention and Care
Engaging African Immigrants in HIV Prevention and Care is a self-paced e-learning course designed to equip healthcare and service providers with culturally responsive strategies to improve HIV prevention, testing, and care engagement among African immigrant communities. The course explores social determinants of health, stigma, migration-related barriers, and trust-building approaches. Through expert insights and practical tools, learners will enhance their ability to deliver affirming, community-centered services that reflect the unique needs and strengths of African immigrant populations.
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Identify social or structural barriers that impact African immigrants’ access to HIV prevention and care services.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply culturally responsive strategies for improving engagement with African immigrant clients in clinical or community-based settings.
- Describe key elements of an affirming care environment that addresses HIV stigma, immigration-related concerns, and culturally specific health beliefs.
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