title: African-American culture and AIDS prevention. From barrier to ally.
abstract: African Americans make up an increasing proportion of persons with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). I identify and describe cultural elements such as oral traditions, multiple naming, a collective identity, extended families, and sexuality influenced by myth and exaggeration that condition African Americans' reactions to AIDS prevention. I also offer suggestions on how these cultural elements can be used for effective AIDS prevention efforts in African-American communities.
authors.affiliation: Department of Sociology and Social Services, School of Arts, Letters, and Social Sciences, California State University, Hayward 94542.
authors.forename: B P
authors.initials: BP
authors.lastname: Bowser
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D001741:Black or African American; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D003469:Culture; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007802:Language; D008297:Male; D012725:Sexual Behavior