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Lessons learned from more than two decades of HIV/AIDS prevention efforts: implications for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Am Ann Deaf 2008;153(1):48-54

Date

07/16/2008

Pubmed ID

18619068

Pubmed Central ID

PMC2728086

DOI

10.1353/aad.0.0002

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-47049092141 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   14 Citations

Abstract

In contrast with the nearly 30 years of HIV/AIDS research with the hearing community, data on HIV infection among persons who are deaf and hard of hearing is primarily anecdotal. Although the few available estimates suggest that deaf and hard of hearing persons are disproportionately affected by HIV infection, no surveillance systems are in place to identify either frequency or mode of HIV infection within this population. Moreover, to date, all empirically validated HIV prevention interventions have relied on communication strategies developed for persons who hear. Therefore, understanding and developing effective prevention methods is crucial for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. The authors explore (a) factors among this population that may contribute to HIV-related behaviors, (b) four key concepts consistently included in successful interventions, and (c) practical ways in which to use this information to tailor effective intervention strategies for this population.

Author List

Winningham A, Gore-Felton C, Galletly C, Seal D, Thornton M

Author

Carol L. Galletly JD, PhD Associate Professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Attitude to Health
Deafness
HIV Infections
Humans
Persons With Hearing Impairments
Self Efficacy
Social Support