Table 2.

Normative recommendations from African American clergy to end the HIV epidemic

Themes	Sub-themes
Partnering with Community Health Centers (CHCs)	Clergy should establish partnerships with CHCs
	Clinic partners should approach churches to form collaborations
	Congregations and clergy should be provided information for medical payment assistance programs
Stigma Reducing Social Marketing Campaigns with Churches	HIV messages about PrEP, TasP, and U = U could be bundled with other health messages to help reduce stigma
	Clergy should be provided more educational materials and ongoing technical assistance about HIV treatment and prevention
	Clergy should participate in HIV marketing campaigns to mitigate stigma and improve HIV outcomes
	Medical professionals should present HIV information at churches People living with HIV could offer testimonials at churches to mitigate stigma
Overcoming Obstacles & Stigma	Clergy recommend ongoing resources and technical assistance with efforts to expand HIV services
	Other church leaders (not just clergy) should be engaged in HIV dialogue to help overcome stigma and improve access to HIV services