title: A Community "Hub" Network Intervention for HIV Stigma Reduction: A Case Study.
abstract: We describe the implementation of a community "hub" network intervention to reduce HIV stigma in the Tlokwe Municipality, North West Province, South Africa. A holistic case study design was used, focusing on community members with no differentiation by HIV status. Participants were recruited through accessibility sampling. Data analyses used open coding and document analysis. Findings showed that the HIV stigma-reduction community hub network intervention successfully activated mobilizers to initiate change; lessened the stigma experience for people living with HIV; and addressed HIV stigma in a whole community using a combination of strategies including individual and interpersonal levels, social networks, and the public. Further research is recommended to replicate and enhance the intervention. In particular, the hub network system should be extended, the intervention period should be longer, there should be a stronger support system for mobilizers, and the multiple strategy approach should be continued on individual and social levels.
authors.forename: Catharina D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Prinsloo
authors.forename: Minrie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Greeff
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D019058:Community Networks; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000523:psychology*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011287:Prejudice; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012111:Residence Characteristics; D012424:Rural Population; D060756:Social Networking; D057545:Social Stigma; D012944:Social Support; D013019:South Africa; D013240:Stereotyping; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014505:Urban Population; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: HIV stigma reduction; South Africa; community; hub network intervention