The proportion of different populations affected by HIV/AIDS has changed over time. In the United States, African American and Hispanics have been affected disproportionately by HIV and AIDS, compared to other racial and ethnic groups. A longitudinal study in Texas during 1997 was devoted to examining HIV/AIDS related mortality among Afrivan American and Hispanics. This study was a descriptive analysis for 2,538 deaths in 1997 among people with AIDS in Texas. The purpose of the study was to describe the Texas HIV/AIDS-related mortality trends in 1997 (Texas Department of Health, 1997), with specific attention focused on two marginalized populations. The overall picture of HIV/AIDS-mortality obtained from this data revealed that the need to explore possible explanations regarding access and receptivity to HIV prevention and treatment efforts, socioeconomic status, and factors that interact in a complex fashion to influence HIV progression to AIDS infections in these communities.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the session, the participant in this session will be able to: 1. Discuss the possible underestimation of the impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on Hispanics, as well as other minority groups. 2. Analyze the possible explanations regarding access and receptivity to HIV prevention and treatment efforts, and socioeconomic factors that interact in a complex fashion to influence HIV progression to AIDS infections in these communities.
Keywords: HIV/AIDS, Minorities
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