Asian Immigrants in North America with HIV/AIDS Stigma, Vulnerabilities and Human Rights /

• Main Authors: Ullah, AKM Ahsan (Author), Huque, Ahmed Shafiqul (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Subjects: Medicine.; International relations.; Public health.; Human rights.; Public administration.; Medicine & Public Health.; Public Health.; Human Rights.; International Relations.; Public Administration.

This book explores a number of issues related to the stigma arising from HIV/AIDS infection, perceived or actual discrimination from the community and society, and the extent of vulnerabilities for infected Asian refugees and immigrants. It assesses the health care and treatment regimen for HIV/AIDS...

Table of Contents:

• Foreword
• Acknowledgements
• Chapter 1: Refugees, Immigrants and HIV/AIDS
• Chapter 2: Understanding and Exploring HIV/AIDS and Discrimination
• Chapter 3: Poverty, Migrants and HIV/AIDS in Canada
• Chapter 4: Discrimination, Xenophobia and Stigmatization
• Chapter 5: Vulnerability and Resilience in Living with HIV/AIDS
• Chapter 6: Managing the Crisis and Policy Directions
• References
• Index.