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KABAWIL: Reducing Intersectional Stigmas

University of Washington · with Fogarty International Center of the National Institute of Health · NCT07786441

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18+ · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Phase 1
Target enrollment
120
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
September 1, 2026
Record last updated
August 26, 2026

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What the study is about

The goal of this study is to develop and test KABAWIL, a culturally tailored intervention designed to reduce HIV-related and intersectional stigmas experienced by Indigenous communities in Guatemala and improve engagement across the HIV Continuum of Care. The study will also assess the feasibility, acceptability, and implementation of the intervention. The main questions it aims to answer are:

Can a culturally adapted version of the FRESH intervention reduce HIV-related and intersectional stigmas among Indigenous men and Indigenous healers? Does participation in KABAWIL improve outcomes related to HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and care using a status-neutral approach? Is KABAWIL feasible, acceptable, and appropriate for implementation in Indigenous communities in Guatemala?

Researchers will first adapt the existing FRESH intervention through interviews and focus groups with Indigenous men, Indigenous healers, healthcare providers, stigma experts, and Maya knowledge keepers. Researchers will then compare participants who receive KABAWIL immediately with participants assigned to a 3-month wait-list control group.

Participants will

Participate in interviews or focus groups to help adapt the intervention (Aim 1).

Attend one of three KABAWIL workshops or be assigned to a 3-month wait-list control group (Aim 2).

Complete surveys and assessments measuring HIV-related intersectional stigma and HIV Continuum of Care outcomes before and after the intervention (Aim 2).

Participate in post-intervention interviews to provide feedback on the intervention's feasibility, acceptability, and implementation (Aim 3).

Being studied: Stigma Reduction Intervention

Conditions: Stigma, Social

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • 18 year of age and older
  • Self identifies as a man who has had sex with other men
  • Self identifies as traditional healer

Exclusion Criteria

  • Requires working knowledge of Spanish
  • Minor (under age 18)

Recruiting US locations

  • University of Washington

    Seattle, WA 98105

    Site contact: E. Roberto Orellana · 206-685-4771 · popolvuh@uw.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • E. Roberto Orellana, PhD · 206-685-4771 · popolvuh@uw.edu
  • Devon Bushnell · 2065435524 · devonb@uw.edu
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