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Comparison of HIV Viral Suppression Between a Sample of Foreign-Born and U.S.-Born Women of Color in the United States.
- Source :
- Journal of Immigrant & Minority Health; Dec2021, Vol. 23 Issue 6, p1129-1135, 7p
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- We investigate the association between nativity status (U.S.- vs foreignborn) and viral suppression among women of color (WOC) with HIV (HIV +) and whether this association was modified by education and housing. Methods: Data were from 549 HIV + WOC, who participated in the Health Resources and Services Administration-funded WOC Initiative 2009–2013. We used generalized estimating equation models to quantify the association between the respondents' nativity status and viral suppression. Results: After adjusting for covariates, foreign-born WOC were 2.2 times (95% confidence interval: 1.25, 3.85) more likely to achieve viral suppression than U.S.-born WOC. This association was not modified by education or housing status. Conclusions: Despite facing barriers to care, foreign-born WOC were more likely to achieve viral suppression than U.S.-born WOC. Programs aiming to end the HIV epidemic and reduce HIV disparities in the U.S. should consider these findings as they provide a more nuanced understanding of HIV + WOC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- HIV-positive persons
HIV infections
BIRTHPLACES
HEALTH services accessibility
CONFIDENCE intervals
VIRAL load
BLACK people
HISPANIC Americans
HEALTH status indicators
POPULATION geography
RACE
INTERVIEWING
SOCIOECONOMIC factors
COMPARATIVE studies
CHI-squared test
HOUSING
HEALTH equity
DATA analysis software
WOMEN'S health
EDUCATIONAL attainment
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15571912
- Volume :
- 23
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Immigrant & Minority Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 153624612
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-021-01213-8