Combating HIV/AIDS in Marginalized Communities: Papua and West Papua Provinces, Indonesia

<p>My study focuses on foreign aid and local initiatives for HIV/AIDS prevention in eastern Indonesia using the provinces of Papua and West Papua as a case study. The two provinces are home to indigenous tribal groups that are socioeconomically marginalized and most affected by the epidemic. My research investigates behavior change communication as a principal strategy undertaken by multiple organizations for HIV/AIDS prevention in this region. I take a qualitative approach by examining the effectiveness of this strategy in local communities and by revealing social and cultural barriers that impede success. Obstacles that negatively impact prevention efforts include structural violence, stigma and discrimination. I identify areas, such as targeted health messaging, where HIV/AIDS prevention efforts can be improved to benefit marginalized communities.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Arts in International Studies (MAIS)

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

International Studies

Year dc:date.available

2014

Author dc:creator

• Cheema, Bani

Contributors dc:contributor

• Dr. Rue Ziegler

• HIV/AIDS
• Tanah Papua
• Indigenous people
• Prevention
• Behavior change communication
• Anthropology
• Communication
• Diseases
• Growth and Development
• Health Communication
• Health Policy
• International and Area Studies
• Public Health
• Public Policy
• Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Virus Diseases

Repository record dc:identifier

https://repository.usfca.edu/thes/125

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:repository.usfca.edu:thes-1142