Introduction:
The article addresses the Human Immunodeficiency Virus /Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) epidemic specifically amongst African American Women. The research study was conducted on African American women in the Washington DC area with HIV/Aids. The researcher examined the population because HIV/AIDS is an ongoing issue and African American women are more at risk. According to the article, African American women are more likely than other races to contract HIV/AIDS and die. The author suggests that there are more concerning factors than just HIV/AIDS affecting African American Women. He explained that women affected and living with HIV have a more difficult time accessing resources. The author also suggests that women affected by HIV/Aids have more emotional and mental issues from the lack of support and stigma attached.
Purpose:
The researcher’s objective is to examine African American women in Washington DC who is affected with HIV/AIDS. The purpose of this research is for the author to gain clarity from the perspective of HIV infected women within the African American culture. The researcher wanted more information regarding the stigma associated with African American …show more content…
Due to the unresolved child hood issues African American women are more at risk for contracting HIV/AIDS. The study also shows that none of the participants received help for their issues. Not receiving the proper help lead the women to engage in risky life styles such as drug use. The information from the study can be used to decrease the HIV/AIDS rate in the African American community. In order to decrease the HIV/Aids rate more intensive training associated with sexual abuse and trauma should be completed by counselors. This could have a significant impact for the counseling field because more opportunities will be
The article addresses the Human Immunodeficiency Virus /Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) epidemic specifically amongst African American Women. The research study was conducted on African American women in the Washington DC area with HIV/Aids. The researcher examined the population because HIV/AIDS is an ongoing issue and African American women are more at risk. According to the article, African American women are more likely than other races to contract HIV/AIDS and die. The author suggests that there are more concerning factors than just HIV/AIDS affecting African American Women. He explained that women affected and living with HIV have a more difficult time accessing resources. The author also suggests that women affected by HIV/Aids have more emotional and mental issues from the lack of support and stigma attached.
Purpose:
The researcher’s objective is to examine African American women in Washington DC who is affected with HIV/AIDS. The purpose of this research is for the author to gain clarity from the perspective of HIV infected women within the African American culture. The researcher wanted more information regarding the stigma associated with African American …show more content…
Due to the unresolved child hood issues African American women are more at risk for contracting HIV/AIDS. The study also shows that none of the participants received help for their issues. Not receiving the proper help lead the women to engage in risky life styles such as drug use. The information from the study can be used to decrease the HIV/AIDS rate in the African American community. In order to decrease the HIV/Aids rate more intensive training associated with sexual abuse and trauma should be completed by counselors. This could have a significant impact for the counseling field because more opportunities will be