| Sociocultural dimensions of HIV/AIDS among Middle Eastern immigrants in the US: bridging culture with HIV/AIDS programmes. | |
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PMID: 19788166 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The population of Middle Eastern immigrants in the US has been increasing dramatically over the past 30 years, growing from 200,000 in 1970 to 1.5 million in 2000. These immigrants and their descendants constitute an important new population of interest for public health and other social programmes. With this addition to the cultural diversity of American society, it is important for healthcare programmes to be responsive to the unique cultural needs of those of Middle Eastern origin and to include them in healthcare curricula. This need is particularly imperative for human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) intervention programmes, where the reduction of risky behaviours is essential to controlling the epidemic. When Middle Easterners emigrate to the US they must adjust to the American culture, which leads to preservation of some aspects of their culture and adjustment of behaviors to match American customs. This article aims to present sociocultural factors of HIV risk behaviours that are specific to Middle Eastern culture. The article also provides recommendations for HIV/AIDS-culturally appropriate intervention programmes. |
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Authors:
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Parvaneh Ehsanzadeh-Cheemeh; Abul Sadeque; Richard M Grimes; E James Essien |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Perspectives in public health Volume: 129 ISSN: 1757-9139 ISO Abbreviation: Perspect Public Health Publication Date: 2009 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-09-30 Completed Date: 2009-10-20 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101499631 Medline TA: Perspect Public Health Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 228-33 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Institute of Community Health, College of Pharmacy, University of Houston, Suite 118, 1441 Moursund Street, Houston, TX 77030, USA. pehsanza@central.uh.edu |
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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ethnology,
prevention & control Condoms / utilization Cultural Competency* HIV Infections / ethnology*, prevention & control* Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Health Promotion / organization & administration* Humans Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical Middle East / ethnology Sexual Behavior Socioeconomic Factors Sociology, Medical Substance Abuse, Intravenous United States |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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AI036211/AI/NIAID NIH HHS |
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