| Early prevention campaigns were geared toward gay white men |
|
(6%) |
| Since HIV is considered manageable, people are less concerned about contracting it |
|
(5%) |
| A history of social inequality--institutionalized racism, sexism, classism and homophobia |
|
(28%) |
| African Americans' disproportionate access to health care and treatment |
|
(11%) |
| Denial/stigma around HIV/AIDS |
|
(35%) |
| Mainstream hip-hop's lyrics that perpetuate a culture of unprotected sex and disrespect of women. |
|
(14%) |
| Women are too busy taking care of other family members |
|
(17%) |
| Doctors aren't testing |
|
(18%) |
| Doctors are unaware that a woman's symptoms can differ from a man's |
|
(14%) |
| Fear of HIV stigma |
|
(20%) |
| Denial |
|
(22%) |
| Women's lack of empowerment |
|
(8%) |
