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Michigan

Types of Stigma Interventions

The following stigma-related interventions were conducted in this state.

Healthy Choices


Study & Intervention Summary

The Healthy Choices intervention aims to reduce HIV-related stigma among youth living with HIV (YLWH) by addressing alcohol use and promoting antiretroviral medication adherence. It is delivered by community health workers in various settings over four face-to-face sessions using Motivational Enhancement Therapy, an adaptation of Motivational Interviewing. The intervention seeks to improve health outcomes and reduce stigma by promoting non-judgmental communication and adapting provider communication styles.


Stigma Type Addressed
Internalized, Perceived
Study Population - Recipients
General (PLHIV)
Intervention Level
Individual - Intrapersonal (Self)
Intervention Setting Addressed
Healthcare, Individual
Article Link
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7979460/

Project Adolescents Coping, Connecting, Empowering, and Protecting Together (ACCEPT) (intervention effect on HIV engagement outcomes)


Study & Intervention Summary

The ACCEPT intervention is a gender-specific, group-based program aimed at improving engagement in care for youth newly diagnosed with HIV by addressing stigma, disclosure, relationships, substance use, and future planning. It is based on theoretical models and includes individual and group sessions. The study compares ACCEPT to a health education control condition, showing positive health outcomes such as increased medication use and lower viral loads.


Stigma Type Addressed
Perceived
Study Population - Recipients
General (PLHIV)
Intervention Level
Individual - Intrapersonal (Self), Interpersonal (Family/Friends)
Intervention Setting Addressed
Individual
Article Link
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29396633/

Project PrIDE


Study & Intervention Summary

The aim of the article is to evaluate the effectiveness of Project PrIDE, a CDC-funded initiative aimed at expanding PrEP services for men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender persons through health department programs. The intervention involved identifying priority populations, referring them to PrEP providers, and increasing provider capacity, with a focus on health equity and addressing barriers to PrEP use.


Stigma Type Addressed
Perceived
Study Population - Recipients
MSM, Transgender/Gender Diverse Individuals, Healthcare Providers/Staff
Intervention Level
Individual - Intrapersonal (Self), Community, Organizational (healthcare, school)
Intervention Setting Addressed
Community (Faith-based organizations, barber shops, etc)
Article Link
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9730169/

Structural Stigma

HIV CRIMINALIZATION LAWS

yes
As of 2025, Yes: Michigan has a HIV criminalization law and sentencing enhancements or sex offender registration (or both) or HIV criminalization law only

HATE CRIME DATA COLLECTION LAW

yes
As of 2025, Yes: Michigan requires hate crime data collection

HATE CRIMES BY YEAR

Number of Hate Crimes
0
300
350
400
450
430
422
383
2021
2022
2023
Years
Data view:
Individual Item
Proportion

Have you ever felt that the police refused to protect you because you have sex with men?

9%

Have you ever felt scared to be in public places because you have sex with men?

35%

Have you ever been verbally harassed and felt it was because you have sex with men?

44%

Has someone ever physically hurt you (pushed, shoved, slapped, hit, kicked, choked or otherwise physically hurt you), and do you believe any of these experiences of physical violence was/were related to the fact that you have sex with men?

37%

Have you ever been forced to have sex when you did not want to (by forced, we mean physically forced or coerced to have sex, or penetrated with an object), and do you believe any of these experiences of sexual violence were related to the fact that you have sex with men?

31%
Individual Item
Proportion

Have you ever felt excluded from family activities because you have sex with men?

31%

Have you ever felt that family members have made discriminatory remarks or gossiped about you because you have sex with men?

49%
Individual Item
Proportion

Have you ever felt afraid to go to health care services because you worry someone may treat you poorly because you have sex with men?

29%

Have you ever avoided going to health care services because you worry someone may treat you poorly because you have sex with men?

22%
8.8%

Have you ever felt that the police refused to protect you because you have sex with men?

35%

Have you ever felt scared to be in public places because you have sex with men?

43.8%

Have you ever been verbally harassed and felt it was because you have sex with men?

36.5%

Has someone ever physically hurt you (pushed, shoved, slapped, hit, kicked, choked or otherwise physically hurt you), and do you believe any of these experiences of physical violence was/were related to the fact that you have sex with men?

31.1%

Have you ever been forced to have sex when you did not want to (by forced, we mean physically forced or coerced to have sex, or penetrated with an object), and do you believe any of these experiences of sexual violence were related to the fact that you have sex with men?

31.2%

Have you ever felt excluded from family activities because you have sex with men?

49%

Have you ever felt that family members have made discriminatory remarks or gossiped about you because you have sex with men?

29%

Have you ever felt afraid to go to health care services because you worry someone may treat you poorly because you have sex with men?

21.9%

Have you ever avoided going to health care services because you worry someone may treat you poorly because you have sex with men?

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