TOPIC: General
OTHER KEYWORDS: Asians & Pacific Islanders
TITLE: Overview of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Gock TS. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. In Zane N.W.S, Takeuchi D.T., Young K.N.J, ed. Confronting Critical Health Issues of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications;1994:3-21.
SUMMARY
This chapter provides an overview of the AIDS issues impacting Asian & Pacific Islanders, highlighting epidemiological aspects of AIDS cases and actions in response to AIDS in the community. Social and cultural taboos are addressed, with research implications offered as an approach to dealing with social stereotypes and understanding ways to develop culturally sensitive prevention strategies.