Author:
Vitsupakorn Shawin,Pierce Nia,Ritchwood Tiarney D.
Abstract
AbstractCulture is an important determinant of HIV risk and protective behaviors; yet, we know little about how it is integrated in HIV interventions. This scoping review characterizes the integration of culture in HIV prevention and treatment interventions focused on Black/African Americans. We searched MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Google Scholar for peer-reviewed manuscripts published between July 1, 2011, and June 28, 2021. Twenty-five interventions were identified, with 96% focused on prevention. Most (40%) targeted men who have sex with men or transgender women. Only three were grounded in cultural theory. Although all interventions were labeled “culturally based,” only two explicitly defined culture. Moreover, there was much diversity regarding the ways in which interventions integrated cultural elements, with some conflating race/ethnicity with culture. To improve uptake and HIV-related outcomes, interventions integrating culture are greatly needed. Additionally, HIV interventions purporting to be “culturally based” must include basic information to support rigor and reproducibility.
Funder
Nimhd
National Institute of Mental Health
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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