“Even an HIV infected person can live 100 years”: Perceptions of HIV among Hijras in Mysore, India

Abstract  Background: Hijras, a third gender in India, are biological males that often must engage in sex work with men for economic survival (Asthana & Oostvogels, 2001; Hernandez et al., 2006). Research has noted that this is one of the most common reason why rates of HIV/ AIDS remain high among this population (Go etContinue reading ““Even an HIV infected person can live 100 years”: Perceptions of HIV among Hijras in Mysore, India”

Self-Stigma, Education, and HIV Knowledge in Mysore, India Abstract

Self-Stigma, Education, and HIV Knowledge in Mysore, India Geraldine Cadet, Gabriella Cruz, Hector Peguero, and Alina Mitchell Abstract Background: Research on HIV in India has focused on mostly stigma and how it affects the quality of life. Many individuals with HIV have a fear of being stigmatized yet very few actually experience stigma. There areContinue reading “Self-Stigma, Education, and HIV Knowledge in Mysore, India Abstract”

Research Critique: Personal Communication Example

On my journey with the study abroad program I decided to interview three professors that have been involved in the progress and growing of The Public Health Research Instituted of India. For my interview a program called GAYCATION was used to understand how people in Mysore, India view minority populations and what do they thinkContinue reading “Research Critique: Personal Communication Example”

Research Critique: Lecture Example

Worldwide, it is estimated that there are more than 60 million non-institutional births each year with the vast majority being attended by traditional birth attendants (TBA) (Madhivana, P., Kumar, B.N., Adamson, P., & Krupp, K.,2010). With almost 60% of births occurring at home, India faces a variety of challenges in providing high quality maternal childContinue reading “Research Critique: Lecture Example”