Positive Influences and Challenges for the Deaf Community Navigating Access to HIV Information, Testing, and Treatment in Kampala, Uganda: A Qualitative Study.
Deaf
Disability
HIV
Stigma
Uganda
Journal
AIDS and behavior
ISSN: 1573-3254
Titre abrégé: AIDS Behav
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 9712133
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Apr 2022
Apr 2022
Historique:
accepted:
17
09
2021
pubmed:
2
10
2021
medline:
25
3
2022
entrez:
1
10
2021
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Although sub-Saharan Africa has the highest HIV burden globally, few studies have investigated disabilities and HIV in this region. We conducted a secondary analysis of text data from in-depth interviews (2014-2015) to describe HIV perceptions among a subsample of 73 deaf individuals participating in the Crane survey, Kampala, Uganda. Being deaf was defined as being profoundly or functionally deaf, having deafness onset 5 + years ago, and preferring sign language to communicate. Among participants ever tested for HIV (47%), most (88%) had a negative test. Thematic analysis revealed overcoming challenges/barriers followed by socioeconomic status, support systems, HIV, stigma, abuse, and health conditions as major themes. An unanticipated finding was the role of sex work to support basic living needs. The data showed related themes among participants, suggesting a complex context in which deaf participants experience HIV prevention and treatment. It is important to tailor HIV interventions for deaf and disabled persons.
Identifiants
pubmed: 34596826
doi: 10.1007/s10461-021-03477-5
pii: 10.1007/s10461-021-03477-5
pmc: PMC8940640
mid: NIHMS1760677
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
1222-1228Subventions
Organisme : Intramural CDC HHS
ID : CC999999
Pays : United States
Organisme : NCHHSTP CDC HHS
ID : U2G PS000971
Pays : United States
Organisme : U.S. Department of State
ID : 5U2GPS000971
Informations de copyright
© 2021. This is a U.S. government work and not under copyright protection in the U.S.; foreign copyright protection may apply.
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