title: A multilevel understanding of HIV/AIDS disease burden among African American women.
abstract: Disproportionate HIV/AIDS rates among African American women have been examined extensively, primarily from an individual-centered focus. Beyond individual behaviors, factors such as the hyperincarceration of African American men and geographically concentrated disadvantage may better explain inequitable disease burden. In this article I propose a conceptual model of individual, social, and structural factors that influence HIV transmission among African American women. The model can be used to develop comprehensive assessments and guide prevention programs in African American communities.
authors.forename: Bridgette M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Brawner
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D032882:Comprehension; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D015438:Health Behavior / Q000208:ethnology; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice / Q000208:ethnology; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D054624:Health Status Disparities; D054625:Healthcare Disparities; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000208:ethnology / Q000517:prevention & control; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D035862:Vulnerable Populations; D016387:Women's Health; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: African Americans; HIV/AIDS; conceptual model; disease prevention; health disparities; risk factors; socioeconomic factors; underserved populations; vulnerable; women