Abstract

Black women, ages 45 and older, are disproportionately affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. In 2001, Black women comprised 11% of all older women in the United States; however, they accounted for more than 50% of AIDS cases and more than 65% of HIV cases (Winningham et al., 2004). The literature review reflected little research specifically looking at the reason(s) for the increase in HIV in Black women, ages 45 to 60. Furthermore, few research studies focused on HIV patient health beliefs and their experiences in living with HIV. This study was conducted with an ethnography research method coupled with the American Black feminist theory. The primary purpose of this qualitative study was to examine the reason(s) why the HIV rate is growing at an alarming pace for Black women ages 45 to 60 years old. The research instruments consisted of a demographic form and a six-question interview guide that formed the basis of 60-90 minute interviews meeting the research criteria.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3314984; ProQuest document ID: 304839868. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Charlotte Stoudmire, PhD, RN

Sigma Membership

Omicron Delta

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Case Study/Series

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

HIV/AIDS, Epidemiological Studies, Patient Self-concepts

Advisor

Jane Georges

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

University of San Diego

Degree Year

2008

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None: Degree-based Submission

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Date of Issue

2020-08-28

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