The African-American Community and HIV: Personal Reflections

Abstract:
This article examines the African-American community's response to the HIV/AIDS crisis in the United States. Denial within the African- American community is significant, and has hampered efforts to control the spread of infection in this community. This article examines selected historical and cultural factors that may have undermined efforts at intervention and education. It advocates the design and provision of a culture-specific HIV risk-reduction program and offers specific culture-relevant guidelines for AIDS risk-reduction efforts.

Author(s): CHNG, Chwee Lye; FRIDINGER, Frederick W.

Publication: Journal of Health Education


Date Published: 1/1/1994

Pages: 5

Location Code: 6153