 | The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA |
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| The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA |
Ahmad Saleem G Ahmad, MA, School of Social Work, The University of Oklahoma Research and Evaluation Center, 1005 S Jenkins, Rhyne Hall, Norman, OK 73019-1060, 405-325-1391, agahmad@ou.edu and David D. Barney, MSW, MPH, PhD, School of Social Work, University of Oklahoma, 1005 S. Jenkins Avenue, #203, Rhyne Hall, Norman, OK 73019.
This study examines the experiences of HIV+ Hispanic/Latinos living along the US/Mexico border following their first visit as clients at five HIV/AIDS social services/ primary care programs. The study, funded by Health Resources and Services Administration HIV/AIDS Bureau, consists of 31 key informant interviews that were conducted with HIV+ Hispanic /Latino participants from four different subpopulations: gay males, injection drug users (IDU) males, IDU women, and heterosexual women. Specifically, the study examines their experiences about having to rely on staff to assist them in getting medications, their feelings about being a client in a program where other clients are different from them, and whether they feel stigmatized when visiting HIV/AIDS programs. Furthermore, the study also assesses the impact of the border on the clients who have to cross it in order to obtain HIV/AIDS medications and services. The results indicate an overall satisfaction with the services being received at these programs. Findings from this study will be used to improve the level of care provided to HIV+ Hispanic/Latino clients at a general level as well as the specific aspects of health care delivery that need to be improved as identified by the clients.
Learning Objectives:
Keywords: HIV/AIDS, Latino
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.