The UBC Hampton Endowment Grant study Experiences of African, Caribbean and Black Women Living with HIV During the COVID Pandemic: Impact of the Pandemic and Psychosocial Vulnerabilities on Quality of Life is looking for participants. The study aims to explore perceptions of quality of life by African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) women living with HIV, the associated factors which facilitate and debar their quality of life and the overall (social, psychological, economic, among others) impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their quality of life.
Interested individuals who meet the following criteria are welcome to contact researchers.
These are individuals who:
1) Are 16 years and above
2) Self-identify as women (transgender or cisgender)
3) Self-identify as African, Caribbean or Black
4) Are English-speaking
5) Live in Canada
6) Are able to provide informed consent
All research activities will take place either remotely (zoom or telephone interview) or in-person (COVID restrictions apply), per participant’s preference. Each interview will be one-to-one and will last approximately 1-1.5 hours. In-person interviews will occur in British Columbia mainland, and online interviews will occur via zoom. The interviews will be conducted by the research team members and staff who have been trained and have experiences working with racialized populations and women living with HIV. Participants will be awarded $40 honorarium in recognition of their time and commitment.
For more information, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]