HIV risks and prevention: themes from a community forum among African community members in Queensland
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Paper/Presentation Title | HIV risks and prevention: themes from a community forum among African community members in Queensland |
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Presentation Type | Poster |
Authors | Mullens, Amy (Author), Debattista, Joseph (Author), Gu, Zhihong (Author), Siggins, Fungisai (Author), Phillips, Tania (Author) and Kelly, Jennifer (Author) |
Journal or Proceedings Title | ASBHM-CHP Conference 2017: Book of Abstracts |
Year | 2017 |
Place of Publication | Gold Coast, Australia |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | https://groups.psychology.org.au/ASBHM-CHP-conference2017/ |
Conference/Event | ASBHM - CHP Conference 2017 |
Event Details | ASBHM - CHP Conference 2017 Delivery In person Event Date 13 to end of 15 Jul 2017 Event Location Gold Coast, Australia |
Abstract | Introduction: Significant health disparities persist regarding new/late HIV diagnoses among HIV sub-Saharan African communities in Australia . A wide range of personal and cultural beliefs and practices significantly influence HIV risk and prevention both within Australia and during return visits to countries of origin. Method: A community forum was conducted which included 23 male and female adult members of African community agencies/networks and stakeholders. The forum was facilitated by cultural workers and an experienced clinician/researcher. The forum consisted of small and large group discussions regardingkey topics with responses transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was utilised to analyse data collected at the forum. Ethics approval was obtained. Results: Issues of stigma and denial, social norms, tradition and culture permeated perceptions and beliefs regarding HIV prevention and transmission among African Australians, particularly in relation to return travel to countries of origin. Conclusions: The role of international travel as a risk factor for HIV acquisition requires increased examination and review, as do the role of the GP and Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as responses to that risk. Further assessment of PrEP as an appropriate and feasible intervention within the community is needed with careful attention given to negative community perceptions and its potential impact on individuals. |
Keywords | HIV; African community; Queensland |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420603. Health promotion |
320211. Infectious diseases | |
520399. Clinical and health psychology not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | Unpublished Poster. No evidence of copyright restrictions. |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
Byline Affiliations | School of Psychology and Counselling |
Department of Health, Queensland | |
Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland, Australia | |
School of Health and Wellbeing |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q4675/hiv-risks-and-prevention-themes-from-a-community-forum-among-african-community-members-in-queensland
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