Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the health disparities and structural racism among African Americans. We examined overlaps between the COVID-19 pandemic and HIV epidemic using an intersectional stigma framework through the lens of Critical Race Theory. Intersectional stigma, medical mistrust, and decreased likelihood of referral for HIV and COVID-19 testing leads to decreased engagement in the healthcare system. Social inequities increase health disparities and lead to increased rates of chronic diseases, which increases the risk and severity of COVID-19. Solutions to mitigate impact among African Americans include increasing engagement regarding African American health, funding, and providers of color.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 655-659 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | International Social Work |
Volume | 63 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1 2020 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- African Americans
- COVID 19
- HIV
- medical mistrust
- racism
- stigma
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
- Sociology and Political Science