Author's Department/Program
Social Work
Language
English (en)
Date of Award
January 2010
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Chair and Committee
Juan Pena
Abstract
This dissertation examined whether racial disparities in HIV/AIDS between African American and Caucasian male street sex workers: MSSWs) existed and, if so, what were the possible reasons for these disparities. African American MSSWs were significantly more likely to report being HIV/AIDS-positive. However, when included in binary logistic models, the relationship between HIV risk factors: of syphilis and sexual assault) and HIV status did not significantly vary between African American and Caucasian MSSWs. Mediation of sexual assault and/or syphilis between race and HIV/AIDS could not be tested due to not meeting the assumptions for mediation. African American MSSWs are over twice as likely to be HIV/AIDS infected when compared to Caucasian MSSWs, but the reasons for these racial disparities in HIV seroprevalence remain unclear. Future research should focus less on individual-level risk factors and more on population-level risk factors when examining HIV seroprevalence in low-income African American men, such as MSSWs. Social work practitioners need to be aware of these potential racial disparities in HIV/AIDS, and should work toward innovative prevention interventions for these men.
Recommended Citation
Morton, Larry, "Racial Disparities in HIV Seroprevalence Among Male Street Sex Workers" (2010). All Theses and Dissertations (ETDs). 250.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/etd/250
Comments
Permanent URL: http://dx.doi.org//K71N7Z8X