Language Matters: Person Centered Language in HIV Scientific Communications

(Recorded 6/9/23)

Language has been a central theme in efforts to dismantle stigma around HIV. Empowering language remains an important focus for all medical/dental and all organizations conducting research because language perpetuates stigma, and as studies continue to bear out, stigma helps perpetuate the HIV epidemic. This training covers the evolution of language in HIV research, publications, media, and research proposals, and underscores the importance of using “people first” language.