Publications and Reports
Kaiser Family Foundation: Fact Sheet: African Americans and HIV/AIDS
This fact sheet highlights the epidemic’s impact on African Americans, providing current data and trends over time.
Kaiser Family Foundation, February 2006
"HIV/AIDS Among African Americans"
"The HIV/AIDS epidemic is a health crisis for African Americans. In 2001, HIV/AIDS was among the top 3 causes of death for African American men aged 25–54 years and among the top 4 causes of death for African American women aged 20–54 years. It was the number 1 cause of death for African American women aged 25–34 years."
CDC Divisions of HIV/AIDS Prevention, February 2005
Kaiser Family Foundation: Survey of African Americans About HIV/AIDS Media Campaigns
A new national survey of African Americans reviews aspects of the Rap It Up and KNOW HIV/AIDS campaigns, which are ongoing HIV/AIDS public education partnerships conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation with Black Entertainment Television (BET) and Viacom, Inc., respectively. The survey seeks to look at the reach and impact of the campaigns. Rap It Up is the single largest public education effort on HIV/AIDS and related issues directed toward the African American community.
Kaiser Family Foundation with Black Entertainment Television (BET) and Viacom, Inc., October 2004
Kaiser Family Foundation: Minority Aids Initiative
This policy brief provides an overview of the MAI, including a discussion of its creation, goals, administration, and funding history, and a summary of current issues and challenges based on interviews with key stakeholders.
Kaiser Family Foundation, July 2004
Kaiser Family Foundation: Key Facts on African Americans and HIV/AIDS
Key Facts: African Americans and HIV/AIDS provides comprehensive data on the impact of HIV/AIDS epidemic on African Americans. Based on the most recent data and research on the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS among African Americans, the report includes an overview and epidemic profile, as well as data on major trends, access to and use of health services, and perceptions of HIV/AIDS.
Kaiser Family Foundation, September 2003
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