Williams DK; International Conference on AIDS.
Int Conf AIDS. 1989 Jun 4-9; 5: 894 (abstract no. E.554).
ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power) New York, USA
OBJECTIVE: To discuss AIDS related denial and how it has impacted the Afro-American community. By investigating the greatly muted response from the community a connection will be made between this reaction and its cause and effect. METHODS: This goal will be reached with input from leaders within the Afro-American community along with research provided by educators working with this problem. RESULTS: Showing the correlation between the muted response from the community and the concerns of stigmatization. We will demonstrate where stigmas have affected the community and how that history creates an atmosphere of mistrust. The end result being one where the community feels a necessity to shelter itself at almost any cost. CONCLUSION: The necessity for AIDS educators and administrators to be aware of the specific needs and concerns of the Afro-American community. The need for all parties concerned to open all channels of communication so that unnecessary suffering can be alleviated has to be addressed. This problem is presented in the context of the Afro-American community but could represent numerous other communities affected by the AIDS crisis.
Publication Types:
Keywords:
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- African Americans
- Denial (Psychology)
- Stereotyping
Other ID:
UI: 102180694
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