Table 2.
Content of FAITH Workshops (HIV Education and Peer Leader)
| Title | Content | Minutes | Main Messages/Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV Education workshop | |||
| Welcome – Why We Are Here | Present overview of session; discuss rules for safe learning environment; conduct icebreaker; distribute and discuss brochure outlining how HIV is affecting local community | 20 | Provide motivation for why people should get involved in HIV; increase participants’ comfort level with topic and in group |
| Basic Facts about HIV and HIV Testing | Show video about HIV and HIV testing and discuss accompanying brochure; demonstrate process for rapid oral HIV test at church | 20 | Emphasize the importance of routine HIV testing to prevent transmission and facilitate treatment; familiarize participants with what to expect when the mobile testing clinic comes to the church |
| Frequently Asked Questions about HIV and HIV Testing | Discuss participants’ anonymous answers to questions about what people in the community think about people with HIV and how HIV is spread | 15 | Address misconceptions and generate discussion about common community views about HIV and people with HIV (start discussing stigma) |
| Understanding HIV and Stigma through Video Testimonials | Show and discuss video with clips of people with HIV or affected by HIV talking about experiences of stigma and discrimination; distribute and discuss brochure about how stigma affects people with HIV and the community at large | 25 | Educate participants about the negative impact of stigma; identify ways that the church can support those with HIV and promote testing |
| Next Steps | Discuss lessons learned in session; provide information about peer leader training and HIV testing events | 5 | Encourage continued learning and participation in other project activities |
| Peer Leader workshop | |||
| Welcome | Present overview of session; describe duties and requirements of peer leaders | 10 | Motivate participants about the important role they can play in sharing information about HIV and HIV testing with others |
| Putting Yourself in the Shoes of Someone with HIV | Show and discuss short film “La Cruz que + Pesa;” role play an HIV disclosure scenario; debrief role play experiences | 25 | Encourage empathy among participants for people living with HIV |
| How to Talk with People about HIV Testing | Provide an overview of communication tools for talking with others about testing (open questions, affirmations, reflecting); role play talking about testing with another congregant; brainstorm on whom peer leaders will talk with about the HIV testing events | 35 | Make participants more comfortable talking about HIV with other congregants; encourage non-judgmental interactions |
| Next Steps | Discuss lesson learned in session; review peer leader roles and responsibilities; provide event flyers, brochures, and bookmarks for peer leaders to distribute | 15 | Help participants develop a concrete plan for putting their training into action |