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Aims
The proposed study is to add to the bevy of research which suggests that there are social, medical and communal reasons why women of color are at a greater risk of becoming infected with the AIDS virus. Additionally, the proposed study aims to investigate programs that have successfully decreased the rate at which women of color contract the AIDS virus. The research will also aim to assist practitioners as they attempt to treat women of color and prevent the spread of the disease.
An outline of chapters
Introduction
Purpose
Statement of Problem
Research Questions
Conceptual Framework
Definitions
Literature Review
Prevalence of HIV / AIDS in the African-American Community
Prevalence of HIV / AIDS in the Hispanic Community
Programs that have reduced the spread of HIV / AIDS in minority women
Methodology
Discussion
Conclusion
Indeed the prevalence of HIV / AIDS in women of color will eventually lead to a huge influx of orphans into American society. The message that this is a fatal disease seems to be disregarded in certain communities. The purposed study will shed light on the reasons why AIDS is so prevalent in Women of Color. In addition, it will focus on methods that can be used to reduce...
It is the desire of the researcher that the information gathered in this study will allow physicians and educators to more effectively treat and decrease the spread of the disease in Women of Color. By doing this, less people will be effected by this deadliest of diseases.
References
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Hines, a.M., & Graves, K.L. (1998). AIDS Protection and Contraception among African-American, Hispanic and White Women. Health and Social Work, 23(3), 186+. http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=93833766
Lather, P., & Smithies, C. (1997). Troubling the Angels: Women Living with HIV / AIDS. Boulder, CO: Westview Press. http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=5001147932
Ortiz-Torres, B., Serrano-Garcia, I., & Torres-Burgos, N. (2000). Subverting Culture: Promoting HIV / AIDS Prevention among Puerto Rican and Dominican Women. American Journal of Community Psychology, 28(6), 859. http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=5001918917
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