Date of Defense
4-24-2002
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Dr. Robin McKinney
Second Advisor
Dr. Evelyn Clingermam
Third Advisor
Ellen Van Arsdale
Abstract
The impact of HIV/AIDS in the African American community has been devastating, hitting this population harder than any other ethnic group (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2000). There are many barriers to prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS that are specific to the African American community, and effective strategies to break down these barriers have not yet been developed. These barriers, as well as the implications for nursing practice, are explored. The nursing profession should acknowledge the historical and cultural context of the disease and develop culturally appropriate strategies to reduce the incidence of HIV/AIDS among the African American population. Several nursing interventions, such as targeting the African American family and religious groups and implementing HIV testing programs, which may assist African Americans in the fight against HIV/AIDS, are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Zeien, Sara L., "The Nurse's Role in the Prevention and Treatment of HIV/AIDS in African Americans" (2002). Honors Theses. 1145.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/1145
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Campus Only