| Barriers to HIV/AIDS knowledge and prevention among deaf and hard of hearing people. | |
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PMID: 16036248 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This study investigated knowledge about HIV/AIDS and barriers to HIV/AIDS education and prevention among deaf and hard of hearing people. Focus groups and individual interviews were used to elicit information from various groups of people with a hearing loss in different regions of New York State. Themes elicited in the interviews suggested that deaf sign language users are less knowledgeable about HIV/AIDS than oral deaf and hard of hearing participants, and that deaf adolescents have more knowledge than deaf adults. These findings likely reflect differences in levels of education and English proficiency. In addition, participants living in urban areas and in sizeable deaf communities are more exposed to information about HIV/AIDS than other participants. All participants reported difficulties in communication with medical providers, limiting their access to health information and proper medical care. Recommendations for the design and dissemination of educational materials and greater access to services for deaf and hard of hearing people are provided. |
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Authors:
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Y Bat-Chava; D Martin; J G Kosciw |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: AIDS care Volume: 17 ISSN: 0954-0121 ISO Abbreviation: AIDS Care Publication Date: 2005 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-07-22 Completed Date: 2005-10-11 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8915313 Medline TA: AIDS Care Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 623-34 Citation Subset: IM; X |
Affiliation:
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New York University School of Medicine, Child Study Center, New York, NY 10016, USA. yael.bat-chava@med.nyu.edu |
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome*
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prevention & control,
therapy Adolescent Adult Aged Communication Barriers Deafness / psychology* Delivery of Health Care / standards* Female Focus Groups Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* Health Services Accessibility Hearing Loss / psychology Humans Male Middle Aged New York Physician-Patient Relations |
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