The purpose of this presentation is to summarize the published literature on culturally competent HIV/AIDS prevention for American Indian and Alaska Natives (AIAN). The epidemiology of HIV/AIDS and AIAN, and limitations of data will be reviewed. The majority of the presentation will be dedicated to eight major recommendations for developing culturally competent HIV/AIDS prevention: (1) obtain community input; (2) seek Tribal organization support, particularly when on reservations; (3) invite and support community participation and control(4) access traditional healers, spiritual people, and Elders; (5) use formative evaluation to improve the intervention; (6) pay particular attention to confidentiality; (7) avoid stereotypes and ethnocentricity; and (8) publish findings. The presentation will be useful in the development of culturally competent interventions and research activities as well as data collection, policy development, programming and resource allocation for the prevention of HIV/AIDS and related public health areas. The presentation will conclude with implications and recommendations for the prevention of HIV/AIDS in AIAN communities.
Learning Objectives: At the end of the presentation the attendees should be able to describe the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS and the limitations of data in AIAN communities; be able to describe key factors for the development of culturally competent HIV/AIDS prevention in AIAN communities; be able to enhance activities related to HIV/AIDS prevention in AIAN communities
Keywords: HIV/AIDS, American Indians
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.