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AIDS, Not Hearing Aids: Exploring the Link Between the Deaf Community and HIV/AIDS.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10347370     Owner:  NLM     Status:  Publisher    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This article will address the reasons that the messages brought by massive HIV/AIDS prevention campaigns in several countries literally fell on deaf ears within the Deaf community, and how this in turn made it possible for Deaf people's health and human rights to be violated. Then it will show how the Deaf community has gradually geared up to protect itself against the spread of the HIV virus. Attention is given to the importance and meaning of "effective communication" and the role of Sign Language interpreters. Finally, recommendations are offered towards better protection of Deaf people's health and human rights.
Authors:
Stevens
Publication Detail:
Type:  JOURNAL ARTICLE    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Health and human rights     Volume:  2     ISSN:  1079-0969     ISO Abbreviation:  Health Hum Rights     Publication Date:  1998  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1999-05-28     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9502498     Medline TA:  Health Hum Rights     Country:  -    
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Languages:  ENG     Pagination:  98-113     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Attorney-at-Law, Victor Braeckmanlaan 62, 9040 Gent, Belgium.
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