Despite significant advancements in the development and availability of HIV prevention and treatment services, inequities have been sustained. In 2024, some communities including sexual and gender diverse communities, racialized communities, people living in particular geographies such as the Southern US are disproportionately affected by new infections. These same communities are also disproportionately affected by stigma. Multiple forms of stigma continue to persist as significant obstacles, operating on multiple levels to hinder access to and uptake of healthcare services and ultimately the well-being and dignity of people at risk for and living with HIV.
Achieving zero stigma is a goal of all HIV prevention and treatment services. In response, this dashboard will visually represent stigma-related data for the communities most impacted by HIV and to demonstrate progress to mitigating stigmas across different geographic regions. Presently, the dashboard showcases data collected from cisgender gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men throughout the United States collected through the American Men’s Internet Survey.
