title: Theory-based policy development for HIV prevention in racial/ethnic minority midlife and older women.
abstract: In 2008, there were more than a million persons with HIV/AIDS in the United States. The CDC (2007) estimates that 15% of persons with HIV/AIDS are over age 50. At greater risk are women of color. Most intervention efforts have focused on intrapersonal aspects of an individual and his or her sexual-risk behaviors, with little or no attention directed toward interpersonal and socioenvironmental considerations of risk and prevention. This paper considers the limitations of current national policies relating to HIV prevention in minority populations, especially among midlife and older women of color. In particular, this paper examines risk and prevention policies in light of ecological perspectives, social capital, and dialogical theories.
authors.affiliation: Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA. rjacobs@nova.edu
authors.forename: Robin J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Jacobs
authors.forename: Michael N
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Kane
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002487:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006291:Health Policy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D008913:Minority Groups / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000379:methods; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D012307:Risk Factors; D012309:Risk-Taking; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D016387:Women's Health / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*