Welcoming by Design Pilot: Reducing Structural Stigma by Changing Clinic Systems and Architectural Design

Description

The purpose of this study is to test the feasibility and acceptability of implementing clinic system changes and physical structures in Uganda to improve aesthetics, welcome, and privacy to reduce HIV stigma, improve retention-in-care, and improve the patient experience. To evaluate pilot/implementation outcomes, the outcomes of fidelity, feasibility, and acceptability will be assessed prior to intervention. After the changes are done to two HIV interventions clinics, the outcome surveys will assess if the changes were disruptive or impeded the workings of the clinics.

Conditions

Hiv

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study is to test the feasibility and acceptability of implementing clinic system changes and physical structures in Uganda to improve aesthetics, welcome, and privacy to reduce HIV stigma, improve retention-in-care, and improve the patient experience. To evaluate pilot/implementation outcomes, the outcomes of fidelity, feasibility, and acceptability will be assessed prior to intervention. After the changes are done to two HIV interventions clinics, the outcome surveys will assess if the changes were disruptive or impeded the workings of the clinics.

Welcoming by Design Pilot: Reducing Structural Stigma by Changing Clinic Systems and Architectural Design to Make HIV Clinics More Friendly, Private, and Patient-Centric

Welcoming by Design Pilot: Reducing Structural Stigma by Changing Clinic Systems and Architectural Design

Condition
Hiv
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Minneapolis

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55414

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Adults 18 and older
  • * Enrolled in the HIV clinics where we are working
  • * Able to independently consent for interview, survey, or focus group.
  • * Unable to provide consent
  • * Does not speak English or Luganda (local language around Kampala and Entebbe)

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Minnesota,

Study Record Dates

2027-07-30