Title: The HIV / AIDS epidemic in African American communities: Lessons from UNAIDS and Africa.

POPLINE Document Number: 314820

Author(s):

Okigbo C
Okigbo CA
Hall WB Jr
Ziegler D

Source citation:

Journal of Black Studies, 2002;32(6):615-653.

Abstract:

The HIV/AIDS pandemic has afflicted Africa more than any other region of the world. In the United States, the AIDS scourge has disproportionately affected African American communities. In their tragic experiences with HIV/AIDS, both African states and African American communities can benefit from the new communication framework that the United Nations Global AIDS Programme and the Pennsylvania State University have developed to combat the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The framework contains five universal values that are recommended for AIDS intervention programs across the world. The five values are incorporation of government policies, socioeconomic status, culture, gender issues, and spirituality. There are six additional values, two of which apply uniquely to each of the three world regions of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. For Africa, the two unique values are community-based approaches and regional cooperation. The situation in Africa presents valuable lessons for African Americans in the United States. (author's)

Keywords:

United States
Africa
Research Report
Epidemiologic Methods
Comparative Studies
Blacks
UNAIDS
HIV Prevention
Communication Strategy
Health Policy
Socioeconomic Status
Culture
Gender Issues
Religious Aspects
North America
Americas
Developed Countries
Developing Countries
Research Methodology
Studies
Ethnic Groups
Cultural Background
Population Characteristics
Demographic Factors
Population
UN
International Agencies
Organizations
Political Factors
Sociocultural Factors
HIV Infections
Viral Diseases
Diseases
Communication
Policy
Socioeconomic Factors
Economic Factors
Religion