Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Pilar Horner

Publications

• Research Article
  Social Cultural Stressors in Dominican Republic HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment
  Author(s): Pilar Horner and Reza NassiriPilar Horner and Reza Nassiri
  
  Despite the wide access to anti-retroviral medications to combat HIV/AIDS, the Dominican Republic (DR) has the second highest numbers in HIV prevalence in the Caribbean and Latin American region. Knowledge gained from previous research still struggles to explain how socio-cultural factors effect prevention and treatment. Few studies rigorously examine the manner in which Dominicans face unique social and cultural challenges with diagnosis. Syndemic theory frames this paper in order to capture the importance of socio-cultural interconnections within the HIV/AIDS population in the DR. Particularly, this paper focusses on the social and behavioral difficulties of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment. This study took place in Boca Chica, Dominican Republic, at a small HIV/AIDS clinic near the tourist quarter. Qualitative methodologies are employed with in-depth interviews, memos, and partici.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000242

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