HIV-positive African-American women’s perspectives on engaging communities in the response to HIV/AIDS in Washington, D.C.

Sanicki, Anne; Mannell, Jeneviève

doi:10.1080/09540121.2015.1045406

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“…HIV-related stigma refers to the, "prejudice, discounting, discrediting and discrimination that are directed at people perceived as having HIV." 11 Negative experiences with HIV-related stigma are well-documented among African-American women living with HIV, [12][13][14][15] and these experiences have been associated with isolation, 16 decreased psychological functioning, 17 and other symptoms of depression. [18][19][20] Moreover, many African-American women experience other forms of stigma on account of race, gender and socioeconomic status .…”

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Religiosity, Social Support, and Ethnic Identity: Exploring “Resilience Resources” for African-American Women Experiencing HIV-Related Stigma

Lipira

Williams

Nevin

et al. 2019

JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes

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Introduction: African-American women living with HIV report substantial HIV-related stigma and depression. Resilience resources are strength-based resources that may moderate the effects of HIV-related stigma on poor psychosocial outcomes such as depression. Objective: To evaluate whether religiosity, social support and ethnic identity moderate the effects of HIV-related stigma on depression among African-American women living with HIV. Methods: We used baseline data (5/2013-10/2015) from a randomized controlled trial testing the efficacy of an HIV-related stigma reduction intervention among African-American women living with HIV in Chicago, IL and Birmingham, AL who were >18 years old and currently receiving HIV services. To assess whether religiosity (7-item Religious Beliefs and Behaviors survey, RBB), social support (select subscales from the Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey, MOS-SSS), and ethnic identity (Commitment subscale from the Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure, MEIM-R) modified the relationship between HIV-related stigma (Stigma Scale for Chronic Illness, SSCI) and depression (8-item Patient Health Questionnaire, PHQ-8), we conducted three separate moderation analyses using linear regression with interactions between HIV-related stigma and each moderator of interest, adjusted for study site, age, time since diagnosis, and education. Results: Among 226 African-American women living with HIV, greater levels of HIV-related stigma were associated with greater depression in all three models (p < 0.05). Only religiosity modified this association (p = 0.04), with a weaker association among women reporting higher levels of religiosity. Conclusions: The protective effects of religiosity may be leveraged in interventions for African-American women living with HIV struggling with HIV-related stigma.

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Religiosity, Social Support, and Ethnic Identity: Exploring “Resilience Resources” for African-American Women Experiencing HIV-Related Stigma

Lipira

Williams

Nevin

et al. 2019

JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes

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“…The publication dates range from 2014 to 2019. Among the 11 studies, four of them focused on women living with HIV (Melton, 2014; O'Daniel, 2016; Sanicki & Mannell, 2015; Watkins‐Hayes, 2019). Of these four, two of them included populations other than Black women (McLane‐Davison, 2014; Watkins‐Hayes, 2019).…”

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“…Relatedly, Black women living with HIV also describe supportive relationships and shared experiences amongst Black women as a mechanism of empowerment that influences their decision to participate in activism (Sanicki & Mannell, 2015). Researchers conducted a series of semi‐structured interviews to explore 18 HIV‐positive Black women's perspectives on community engagement in response to HIV/AIDS in Washington D.C. (Sanicki & Mannell, 2015). Using thematic network analysis, they found that social bonds they developed in a weekly support group with other Black women were an integral component of their participation in advocacy and activism.…”

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Exploring the role of empowerment in Black women's HIV and AIDS activism in the United States: An integrative literature review

Rutledge

2023

American J of Comm Psychol

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Black women in the United States continue to be disproportionately affected by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) epidemic. HIV/AIDS activism among Black women for Black women may be one solution to reduce the disparate rates of HIV/AIDS among Black women. However, little is known about what processes and experiences prompt Black women to participate in HIV/AIDS activism. In this paper, I aim to identify mechanisms of empowerment for Black women to engage in HIV/AIDS activism. I draw upon empowerment theory as a theoretical framework to guide analysis of the literature and to offer a strengths‐based perspective on Black women's efforts to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS. An extensive literature search was conducted to identify studies of Black women's participation in HIV/AIDS activism. The search yielded 11 studies that were included for review. Synthesis of the literature indicated the following analytic themes as mechanisms of empowerment for Black women to participate in HIV/AIDS activism: relationships and interactions with others, critical awareness, self‐reflection, and spirituality. Article limitations, suggestions for future research, and implications for social change are also discussed. Overall, findings from this study suggest that there are unique mechanisms that facilitate psychological empowerment and prompt Black women's entry into HIV/AIDS activism.

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“…Women living with HIV have stated that identifying what is important in their life, which can vary depending on their circumstance, motivates them to adhere to treatment. 4 , 5 Thus, interventions that incorporate goal setting help participants focus on what is important to achieve a sense of balance between the difficulties associated with managing HIV and comorbidities and other life responsibilities, such as caring for children. 6 Project THANKS takes an individualistic approach by allowing the women to set goals that will ultimately motivate them to adhere to treatment.…”

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“…Research has suggested that African American WLWH may be at a particularly high risk for psychological distress compared to African American men and white women and men. 5 Project THANKS addresses the concerns of HIV-positive African American women who are dealing with multiple chronic conditions (ie, diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease), mental health disorders, and substance use disorder and have unique contextual needs. African American women as a whole are at an increased risk for poverty, are more likely to be unmarried and under or uninsured than whites, and often place their health care needs behind other family members, that is, spouses, children, and grandchildren.…”

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Comment on Project THANKS: Examining HIV/AIDS-Related Barriers and Facilitators to Care in African American Women: A Community Perspective

Amutah‐Onukagha

Mahadevan

Opara

et al. 2020

J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care

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The aim of Project THANKS (Turning HIV/AIDS into Knowledge for Sisters) was to provide resources for African American women living with a dual diagnosis of HIV and associated comorbidities such as a chronic illness, and substance use disorder. HIV self-management is viewed within a larger context that addresses HIV and comorbidities concurrently. Project THANKS is an evidence-based, culturally competent curriculum that provides African American women with the necessary knowledge and tools to manage their complications associated with having multiple chronic diseases. The intervention was piloted in 2015 and later conducted in 2018 in 3 community-based health centers in New Jersey. Future interventions of Project THANKS will address the social support, mental health, and health literacy needs expressed by participants as well as incorporating a licensed social worker to further improve their physical and mental health outcomes.

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HIV-positive African-American women’s perspectives on engaging communities in the response to HIV/AIDS in Washington, D.C.

Cited by 8 publications

References 34 publications

Religiosity, Social Support, and Ethnic Identity: Exploring “Resilience Resources” for African-American Women Experiencing HIV-Related Stigma

Religiosity, Social Support, and Ethnic Identity: Exploring “Resilience Resources” for African-American Women Experiencing HIV-Related Stigma

Exploring the role of empowerment in Black women's HIV and AIDS activism in the United States: An integrative literature review

Comment on Project THANKS: Examining HIV/AIDS-Related Barriers and Facilitators to Care in African American Women: A Community Perspective

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