Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences
Volume 28, Issue 4, 2006, Pages 546-562

Sociocultural determinants of HIV/AIDS risk and service use among immigrant latinos in North Carolina (Article)

Bowden W.P.* , Rhodes S.D. , Wilkin A.M. , Jolly C.P.
  • a Albany Medical Center, New York, United States
  • b Wake Forest University, School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
  • c Wake Forest University, School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
  • d AIDS Care Service, Winston-Salem, NC, United States

Abstract

Latinos in the United States have been disproportionately affected by the intersecting epidemics of HIV and sexually transmitted diseases. Using a community-based participatory research approach to problem identification, the objective of this study is to explore sociocultural determinants of HIV/AIDS risk and service use among immigrant Latino men living with HIV/AIDS in North Carolina. In-depth key-informant interviews with stake-holders (n = 8) and Latino men living with HIV/AIDS (n = 10) were conducted. Major themes identified among Latino men living with HIV/AIDS are misconceptions about HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, intracommunity discrimination against individuals living with HIV, and feared discovery of their undocumented status. Further research is needed to reduce HIV risk and improve access to medical services among Latino men living with HIV/AIDS. © 2006 Sage Publications.

Author Keywords

interviews Qualitative data Hispanics HIV/AIDS Latinos

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-33749820988&doi=10.1177%2f0739986306292295&partnerID=40&md5=8f1f7e801db046cb9fcbc4528fda12a4
DOI: 10.1177/0739986306292295
ISSN: 07399863
Cited by: 25
Original Language: English