What Are Latinos' HIV Prevention Needs?

Abstract:
HIV has become a major threat in Latino communities, many of which were disadvantaged even prior to HIV due to minority status, economic disparities and language barriers. Latinos in the US are disproportionately affected by HIV, accounting for 17% of total AIDS cases while comprising only 9% of the population. Latino children account for 12% of the population under 13, but 24% of pediatric AIDS cases. This fact sheet outlines the barriers that exist in prevention among Latino communities and how they may be overcome.

Author(s): DeCARLO, Pamela; VANOSS MARIN, Barbara; GOMEZ, Cynthia; DIAZ, Rafael.

Publication: HIV Prevention: Looking Back, Looking Ahead

Publisher:
Center for AIDS Prevention Studies (UCSF, Harvard AIDS Inst.)
74 New Montgomery, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 4155979100
Fax: 4155979213
Web Site: http://www.caps.ucsf.edu/capsweb
Email: FactsSheetM@psg.ucsf.edu

Date Published: 1/1/1996

Pages: 1

Comments:
For additional copies of this and other fact sheets, call the National AIDS Clearinghouse at (800) 458-5231. Alternate web site (HIV InSite): http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu/prevention.

Location Code: 6203
 
 
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