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Comparative Perspectives on Living with HIV/AIDS in Late Life

Andrea Sankar

Wayne State University

Mark Luborsky

Wayne State University

Tim Rwabuhemba

United Nations International Children s Education Fund

Praneed Songwathana

Prince of Songlka University

The effects of HIV/AIDS on different societies spanning the globe are only beginningto be described. This article describes HIV/AIDS's emerging impact and consequences for families and societies around the globe, with a primary focus onmiddle-aged and older members. It first provides the current data on the evolvinginternational profile of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Then, using primary sources andpublished data, it explores three contrasting nation/state settings (Uganda, Thailand,and India) to describe the cultural, social structural, and family consequences ofHIV/AIDS. Findings include identification of emerging and potential strains on corecultural practices related to social integration at the community and family levels, aswell as shifts in normative role relationships between multiple generations. Directand indirect challenges to core moral and ethical issues beyond those simply relatedto infectious disease prevention and treatment are also identified. Finally, this articledraws on these explorations to formulate several key priorities for future research andpractice related to HIV/AIDS among older adults.

Research on Aging, Vol. 20, No. 6, 885-911 (1998)
DOI: 10.1177/0164027598206013
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