Authors: Oropeza, L

Publication Year: 2002

Last Updated: 2016-01-20

Journal: National Native American AIDS Prevention Center

Keywords: HIV/AIDS; cultural factors/barriers; Native American history, urban indians, cultural competency, cultural sensitivity, competency, NNAAPC, national native american aids prevention center, HIV/AIDS, HIV, AIDS, sensitive care

Abstract:

This is a practical resource for medical providers who are confronted with basic cultural challenges presented by Native Amerian patients living with or at risk for HIV infection. This guide responds to three questions: 1. What history and cultural factors amplify the difficulties faced by Native Americans with HIV? 2. How do these cultural amplifiers affect a patient's access to services? 3. What can a medical provider do to address cultural barriers to help empower Native American patients living with HIV? Im addressing these questions, a Clinician must understand some important aspects of Native American history, and how this history continues to affect the health and well-being of Native Americans today.

Source: Link to Original Article.

Source: https://www.ihs.gov/sites/hivaids/themes/responsive2017/display_objects/documents/Cliniciansguide.pdf