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DOCN M94A2187
TI Beliefs about HIV among Asian/Pacific Islanders.
DT 9412
AU Loue S; Lloyd LS; Phoombour E; Case Western Reserve U. School of
Medicine.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):361 (abstract no. PD0049). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370388
AB OBJECTIVE: To identify health and illness beliefs and practices among
Asian/Pacific Islanders in San Diego County, USA that affect HIV testing
and prevention behaviors. METHODS: We administered a survey to a
convenience sample of 165 respondents from 11 A/PI communities. The
survey instrument included items pertaining to demographic
characteristics, health and illness beliefs and practices, HIV knowledge
and beliefs, and drug usage and sexual practices. Outcomes of interest
included specific beliefs about HIV transmission, treatment, and
prevention techniques. Our preliminary analysis is descriptive. RESULTS:
Respondents identified illness by fever (26.1%) or cough (19.4%) and
attributed its onset to to stress (13.9%) or changes in weather (34.5%).
Treatment by a physician was sought primarily in cases of extreme pain
(11.5%) or illness of long duration (32.7%). Only 9.5% of respondents
identified any symptom of HIV infection. Prevalence of HIV testing was
relatively low (23.6%) given frequent reports of unprotected sex with
multiple partners (72.7%). Although respondents advocated the use of
medications for most illnesses (45.5%), quarantine was a preferred
method for treating HIV-infected persons (12.7%). CONCLUSIONS:
Preliminary results indicate that behavioral causes of HIV are
inconsistent with individual beliefs of illness causation. These beliefs
may cause postponement of testing and treatment.
DE Asia Culture Human *HIV Infections/DIAGNOSIS/PSYCHOLOGY/TRANSMISSION
*Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Pacific Islands MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).