Date of Award
2008
Degree Type
Major Research Paper
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Immigration and Settlement Studies
First Advisor
Vappu Tyyska
Second Advisor
Sepali Guruge
Abstract
A review of statistics on HIV infection in Canada shows that the rates of HIV infection are on the rise among immigrants. Like other newcomers in Canada, immigrants living with or affected by HIV/AIDS seek services from various agencies serving immigrants. The purpose of this study is to identify and highlight barriers experienced by service providers when dealing with immigrants and particularly immigrant women who are living with HIV/AIDS. Some of the barriers they experienced include stigma, denial, fear, and discrimination, as well as socio-cultural and religious beliefs, economic and structural factors like immigration status, racism, marginalization and language.
Recommended Citation
Karago-Odongo, Jane Wangari, "Immigrant Women Living with Hiv/Aids: Their Barriers as Experienced by Service Providers" (2008). Theses and dissertations. Paper 91.
http://digitalcommons.ryerson.ca/dissertations/91