This is a brief clip of a presentation given to 1st and 2nd year medical students.
Women and HIV: Gender Inequalities of Women Contributing to HIV Pandemic around the Globe
HIV/AIDS is a global health problem affecting women around the globe. The term global health refers to the goal of improving health and achieving equity in health for all people worldwide. HIV is a virus that destroys the immune system. AIDS is the last stage of the virus. During this stage there is little to […]
African American Women and Depression: Promoting the Need for Culturally Competent Treatment
Depression is gradually increasing in African American women. These women are experiencing role changes and additional life stressors. Depressed African American women may perceive themselves as being devalued by society with fewer support systems to buffer stressful events. Depressive symptoms may develop into clinical depression and a further decrease in the quality of life for […]