Reducing HIV Stigma and Gender Based Violence: Toolkit for Health Care Providers in India

Publish Year
2007
Publisher
International Center for Research on Women (ICRW)
Author Name
Kidd R., Prasad N., Tajuddin M., Avula J., Ginni R., and Duvvury
Description
The toolkit is a collection of participatory educational exercises for educating health care providers on the issues of stigma and gender-based violence. It was developed for and with health care providers in Andhra Pradesh, India. The modules use a learner-centred, participatory approach to training -- one built around discussion and small-group activities. The goal is to facilitate open discussion on HIV stigma and gender violence, and on what health workers can do to promote a change in attitude and practice. It includes modules with training exercises that are meant to be used selectively, according to the trainer's objectives and training group.