| Latinos and HIV/AIDS: examining factors related to disparity and identifying opportunities for psychosocial intervention research. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18498050 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Latinos maintain an AIDS case rate more than 3 times higher than whites, a greater rate of progression to AIDS, and a higher rate of HIV/AIDS-related deaths. Three broad areas are reviewed related to these disparities: (1) relevant demographic, socioeconomic, and socio-cultural factors among Latinos; (2) drug abuse and mental health problems in Latinos relevant to HIV/AIDS outcomes; and (3) opportunities for psychosocial intervention. Latinos living with HIV are a rapidly growing group, are more severely impacted by HIV than whites, and confront unique challenges in coping with HIV/AIDS. A body of research suggests that depression, substance abuse, treatment adherence, health literacy, and access to healthcare may be fruitful targets for intervention research in this population. Though limited, the current literature suggests that psychosocial interventions that target these factors could help reduce HIV/AIDS disparities between Latinos and whites and could have important public health value. |
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Authors:
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Jeffrey S Gonzalez; Ellen Setsuko Hendriksen; Erin Marie Collins; Ron E Durán; Steven A Safren |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural Date: 2008-05-23 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: AIDS and behavior Volume: 13 ISSN: 1573-3254 ISO Abbreviation: AIDS Behav Publication Date: 2009 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-05-25 Completed Date: 2009-07-13 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9712133 Medline TA: AIDS Behav Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 582-602 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, 15 Parkman Street, ACC 812, Boston, MA 02114, USA. jsgonzalez@partners.org |
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Adaptation, Psychological Cultural Characteristics Female HIV Infections / ethnology*, prevention & control Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* Health Services Accessibility Health Status Disparities* Hispanic Americans / psychology* Humans Male Mental Disorders / ethnology, psychology Minority Groups / psychology* Socioeconomic Factors Substance Abuse, Intravenous United States |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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R01DA018603/DA/NIDA NIH HHS |
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