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African American men: the ideal AIDS program

B L Dancy1

  • 1University of Illinois, College of Nursing, Chicago, USA.

Journal of National Black Nurses' Association : JNBNA
|April 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

African American men who have sex with men need holistic AIDS programs. Ideal programs should provide comprehensive healthcare, financial aid, and emotional support for clients facing serious illness.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Sociology
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Designing health programs requires understanding the target population's perspectives.
  • AIDS program development must consider the unique needs of specific communities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the needs and expectations of AIDS clients from the healthcare system.
  • To define components of an ideal AIDS program from the perspective of African American men who have sex with men.

Main Methods:

  • Convenience sampling of 17 African American men who have sex with men.
  • Conducting four focus groups to gather qualitative data on needs and ideal program characteristics.

Main Results:

  • Participants require competent, comprehensive healthcare, financial assistance, and emotional support.
  • An ideal AIDS program should be holistic, addressing medical, financial, social, emotional, and familial needs.
  • Integration of traditional and alternative treatments is desired for holistic care.

Conclusions:

  • Incorporating client-centered needs and expectations into AIDS program planning is crucial for efficacy.
  • Holistic approaches that address the multifaceted needs of individuals living with AIDS are essential.
  • Improved provider-client relationships can be fostered by understanding and meeting patient expectations.

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