Psychocultural factors associated with HIV infection among Trinidad and Tobago adolescents

The Caribbean region ranks highest in terms of reported HIV incidence in the Americas and is second in the world. The islands of Trinidad and Tobago are disproportionately affected by HIV compared with the rest of the English-speaking Caribbean. In the twin-island state of Trinidad and Tobago, the f...

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Published in:Journal of HIV/AIDS prevention & education for adolescents & children 2001, Vol.4 (2-3), p.65-82
Main Authors: VOISIN, Dexter R, DILLON-REMY, Maria
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Adolescents
Biological and medical sciences
Human immunodeficiency virus
Human viral diseases
Infectious diseases
Medical sciences
Prevention
Psychosocial Factors
Sociocultural Factors
Trinidad and Tobago
Tropical medicine
Viral diseases
Viral diseases of the lymphoid tissue and the blood. Aids
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Summary:The Caribbean region ranks highest in terms of reported HIV incidence in the Americas and is second in the world. The islands of Trinidad and Tobago are disproportionately affected by HIV compared with the rest of the English-speaking Caribbean. In the twin-island state of Trinidad and Tobago, the fastest growing HIV risk group is adolescents ages 15 to 24. Among this group, females are especially vulnerable. This article explores the complex cultural, economic, and social factors obscuring the reduction of HIV infection among adolescents. Special emphasis is placed on psychocultural factors that leave female adolescents especially vulnerable. Implications and recommendations are made for developing effective HIV prevention programs by high-lighting the role of culture-specific community-based resources for these at-risk groups.
ISSN:1069-837X
1540-403X
DOI:10.1300/J129v04n02_06