National HIV Prevention Conference Atlanta, Georgia, USA — July 27 - 30, 2003

Natl HIV Prev Conf 2003 July 27-30:abstract no. M1-F0101
Bird M
National Native American AIDS Prevention Center, Oakland, CA

HIV-positive American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians living in rural communities often experience HIV/AIDS stigma, sexual orientation and substance use discrimination, and other health disparities which impacts the further transmission of HIV. Effective HIV-prevention and health promotion in these communities needs to occur on a community level in an effort to support the continued health and well-being of Natives living with HIV. In this session, participants will learn about the history and factors affecting HIV-positive Natives living in rural communities, and how communities are responding to HIV. Information provided was collected through a focus group and interviews with HIV-positive American Indians, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiians; and interviews with programs and communities addressing HIV on a community-level. Community readiness to address and support HIV-positive Natives living in rural communities is a key component to effective prevention efforts. Tribal/community leaders, health care providers, and community members are the focus of this effort.

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