This course is a practical resource for medical providers who are confronted with basic cultural challenges presented by Native American patients living with or at risk for HIV infection. Information is provided on the historical and cultural factors which amplify the difficulties faced by Native Americans with HIV and how they affect a patient’s access to services. Suggestions are provided to assist medical providers in addressing these cultural barriers to help empower Native Americans living with HIV.
This course is based upon material published by the National Native American AIDS Prevention Center and is available as an open access article.
This course on HIV in the Native American population is designed for social workers, professional counselors, psychologists, nurses, and substance abuse counselors, who do clinical work. This course is appropriate for beginning, intermediate and advanced level practitioners who wish to develop their understanding of Native Americans living with HIV. The course material includes a review of historical and cultural barriers impacting access to services for HIV. It may also be useful for licensed clinicians who require clinical continuing education courses for license renewal.
Authors: National Native American AIDS Prevention Center
Learning Objectives: This course will provide the practitioner with detailed information regarding HIV infection in the Native American population. Specifically, a professional will:
- Describe cultural amplifiers which impede access of Native Americans to quality HIV services
- Identify service interventions important to Native Americans living with HIV
- Recognize service goals for the population of Native Americans positive for HIV
Citation: Clinician’s Guide: Working with Native Americans Living with HIV. National Native American AIDS Prevention Center, through a grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services. 2002
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