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Scarcity of HIV/AIDS risk-reduction materials targeting the needs of older adults among state Departments of Public Health
- Authors:
- OREL Nancy A., WRIGHT Jeanne M., WAGNER Jennifer
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 44(5), October 2004, pp.693-696.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This US study investigated the availability of printed human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) education/prevention materials from state departments of public health within the United States, which specifically targeted the older adult population. Information on HIV/AIDS from public health departments in each of the 50 states was solicited, obtained, and analyzed for applicability to an older adult population. Although all 50 states responded to our request for publications, only 15 states (30%) provided publications that were specifically intended for an older adult audience. The title, date of publication, and publisher of publications that were considered "specific to older adults" are provided. These findings suggest that there is a general lack of HIV/AIDS prevention literature specifically tailored for older adults available through state departments of public health.
Gay, lesbian, and bisexual elders: expressed needs and concerns across focus groups
- Author:
- OREL Nancy A.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 43(2/3), 2004, pp.57-77.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Although the Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual (GLB) senior population is growing, there has been little attention given to identifying and understanding the needs and concerns of this growing population. This paper will present results from a series of focus groups and in-depth interviews with GLB elders from three select areas in the Midwest. Content analysis of the expressed beliefs, attitudes, and opinions from participants revealed that there were seven major areas of importance for GLB elders (physical health, legal rights, housing, spirituality, family, mental health, and social networks). The needs, concerns, range of issues, common issues, opinions, and attitudes expressed across the three focus groups are discussed and recommendations are provided. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580)