Webinar title: HIV Prevention and Social Determinants of Health: Lessons from Research and Practice
This webinar will explore how social determinants, including stigma, cultural norms, migration, and healthcare access, shape HIV prevention in Ghana and globally. Drawing from fieldwork and community partnerships, Dr. Aidoo-Frimpong will highlight barriers and facilitators to uptake of PrEP, HIV self-testing, and emerging long-acting injectable PrEP. The session will equip nurses and midwives with insights and practical strategies to address the social and cultural contexts of HIV prevention in their work.
Speaker: Dr. Gloria Aidoo-Frimpong
Dr. Gloria Aidoo-Frimpong is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health at the University at Buffalo, SUNY. She directs the THRIVE Lab, which focuses on advancing equitable HIV prevention strategies among immigrants, particularly African immigrant and refugee populations. Her research examines how social, cultural, and structural determinants influence access to HIV prevention tools such as PrEP, HIV self-testing, and long-acting injectable PrEP. Through community-engaged and implementation science approaches, she develops innovative strategies to reduce disparities and strengthen health systems.
Objectives:
- Identify key social and cultural determinants influencing HIV prevention uptake.
- Describe barriers and facilitators to PrEP and HIV self-testing in Ghana and immigrant communities.
- Discuss the role of nurses and midwives in addressing stigma and supporting prevention efforts.
- Highlight emerging prevention tools, including injectable PrEP, and their implications for practice.
Date: Monday, 24th of November 2025
Time: 2 PM EST / 7 PM GMT
Duration: 60 minutes
CPD Points: 1