Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, vol. 37, no. 3, Faces of HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse in Native American Communities, September 2005, pp. 241-246
Description
Overview of issue articles highlighting traditional support and innovative projects for healthier lifestyles, the state of HIV in communities, information on current rates of HIV, substance use, STIs and other risk factors.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 33, no. 3, Summer, 2009, pp. 352-423
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Discusses the prevalence of HIV and AIDS among Native American women, and outlines some of the social, cultural and psychological risks for becoming infected.
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, vol. 37, no. 3, Faces of HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse in Native American Communities, September 2005, pp. 273-280
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Outlines the overlap between sexual, physical and substance abuse and increased HIV risk behaviours amid urban Native women in the San Francisco Bay area.
Humanity & Society, vol. 33, no. 1/2, May 2009, pp. 18-34
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Examines issues facing Aboriginal women such as poverty, ill-health, violence and sexual exploitation. Authors agree with recommendations made by the Royal Commission on Aboriginal People.
Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, vol. 5, no. 3, HIV/AIDS and Ethnic Minority Women, Families, and Communities, August 1999, pp. 236-248
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Study found that found that domestic violence and physical or sexual abuse were more relevant than attitudes toward the disease itself.
AIDS and Behavior, vol. 8, no. 1, March 2004, pp. 33-45
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Findings suggest that as part of HIV prevention and intervention, clinicians and outreach workers should routinely perform assessments on trauma and make appropriate referrals when needed.