Exploring HIV risks, testing and prevention among sub-Saharan African community members in Australia
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Article Title | Exploring HIV risks, testing and prevention among sub-Saharan African community members in Australia |
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ERA Journal ID | 13583 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Mullens, Amy B. (Author), Kelly, Jennifer (Author), Debattista, Joseph (Author), Phillips, Tania M. (Author), Gu, Zhihong (Author) and Siggins, Fungisai (Author) |
Journal Title | International Journal for Equity in Health |
Journal Citation | 17 |
Number of Pages | 12 |
Year | 2018 |
Publisher | BioMed Central Ltd. |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 1475-9276 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-018-0772-6 |
Web Address (URL) | https://equityhealthj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12939-018-0772-6 |
Abstract | Background: Significant health disparities persist regarding new and late Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) diagnoses among sub-Saharan African (SSA) communities in Australia. Personal/cultural beliefs and practices influence HIV (risk, prevention, testing) within Australia and during visits to home countries. Method: A community forum was conducted involving 23 male and female adult African community workers, members and leaders, and health workers; facilitated by cultural workers and an experienced clinician/researcher. The forum comprised small/large group discussions regarding HIV risk/prevention (responses transcribed verbatim; utilizing thematic analysis). Results: Stigma, denial, social norms, tradition and culture permeated perceptions/beliefs regarding HIV testing, prevention and transmission among African Australians, particularly regarding return travel to home countries. Conclusions: International travel as a risk factor for HIV acquisition requires further examination, as does the role of the doctor in HIV testing and Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). Further assessment of PrEP as an appropriate/feasible intervention is needed, with careful attention regarding negative community perceptions and potential impacts. |
Keywords | CALD, PREP, HIV screening, African community members, HIV risks |
Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420603. Health promotion |
320211. Infectious diseases | |
520399. Clinical and health psychology not elsewhere classified | |
Byline Affiliations | School of Psychology and Counselling |
School of Health and Wellbeing | |
Department of Health, Queensland | |
Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland, Australia | |
Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation, Australia | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q4qxv/exploring-hiv-risks-testing-and-prevention-among-sub-saharan-african-community-members-in-australia
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