Applying Status Neutral Approaches to End the HIV Epidemic in DC
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This guide serves as a practical roadmap for healthcare providers, public health professionals, and community-based organizations seeking to implement the Status Neutral Approach in diverse settings. It provides actionable strategies, real-world case studies, and interactive exercises to help practitioners integrate prevention, care, and social services into a unified, person-centered model.
Learning Objectives
After completing this toolkit, the learner will be able to:
- Explain the “whole person” mindset of the status neutral approach.
- Describe the status neutral model.
- List strategies for HIV prevention and treatment aligned with the status neutral approach.
- Identify strategies for addressing common barriers to the status neutral approach.
- Identify examples of successful status neutral implementation.