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The Role of Citizenship Status in HIV Testing among Rural Communities of the Dominican Republic

Issue:

Vol 2, Issue 2 (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimjopen.2014.020

Pages:

97–101

Synopsis:

Citizenship is an important and overlooked determinant of health awareness. Vulnerable populations have limited access to healthcare, and non-citizens are less likely to know their HIV status. Citizenship represents a key component in the propagation of the HIV pandemic.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To evaluate the role of citizenship and sociodemographic status of batey residents in HIV-related behaviours and testing in rural Dominican Republic to gain a better understanding of access barriers to care that will inform public health measures aimed at HIV surveillance and eliminating transmission.

Received:

February 3, 2014

Accepted:

February 28, 2014

Published:

May 29, 2015

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