Examining COVID-19 and HIV: The impact of intersectional stigma on short- and long-term health outcomes among African Americans

Liesl A. Nydegger, Mandy J. Hill

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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 languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)655-659
Number of pages5
JournalInternational Social Work
Volume63
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1 2020
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • African Americans
  • COVID 19
  • HIV
  • medical mistrust
  • racism
  • stigma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
  • Sociology and Political Science

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