Implicit bias is a negative attitude, of which one is not consciously aware, against a specific social group. Implicit bias is thought to be shaped by experience and based on learned associations between qualities and social categories. Individuals’ perceptions and behaviors can be influenced by the implicit biases they hold, even if they are unaware, they hold such biases. In our society, there are stigmas about different social groups who are disproportionately impacted by HIV. As professionals working with people living and/or affected by HIV it is important to recognize biases, so they do not impact the provision of services.
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Define implicit bias and how it impacts people living with and/or affected by HIV.
- Identify personal biases which may impact service delivery.
- Develop a plan for reducing the impact of biases on service delivery in interprofessional settings.
