title: Through indigenous eyes: Native Americans and the HIV epidemic.
abstract: This article examines the phenomenon of HIV within the context of a Native American culture. Native Americans have some risk factors for HIV transmission that differ from those found in other populations. In addition, prevention and intervention activities with this population must consider cultural variables to maximize their effectiveness. Brief anecdotes are used to illustrate various concepts related to HIV and Native Americans and to include a human face along with facts and statistics. The author's unique perspective, coupled with a broad discussion of relevant issues enables non-Native American readers to understand better the phenomenon of HIV as it exists within a Native American context.
authors.affiliation: School of Social Work, State University of New York at Buffalo, 311 Baldy Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260-1050, USA. hweaver@acsu.buffalo.edu
authors.forename: H N
authors.initials: HN
authors.lastname: Weaver
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000208:ethnology; D001294:Attitude to Health / Q000208:ethnology*; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D007198:Indians, North American; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D021841:Safe Sex / Q000208:ethnology; D012947:Social Work / Q000592:standards; D029181:Spirituality; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology