Discussion 1   (Geanny)

 

Module 3 Discussion

Haitian’s View on Homosexuality

The Haitians have a negative view of homosexuality and consider it forbidden. With cultural roots and beliefs observance, individuals are more focused on ethical relationships and demystify useful beliefs. Haitians respect those who follow Christian values and avoid negative sexual relationships as per their beliefs. Based on the behavior of Ronald, it is seen that in Haiti, homosexuality is an odd behavior that requires approach and effective management processes to mitigate and assist in controlling the challenges. Essentially, there is the need to work on key measures and supportive interventions that are good and perfect in controlling the challenges while implementing some of the best measures and useful interventions.

Before migrating from Haiti to the United States, the family of St. Fleur was respected because they were religious, and any negative aspect had not been discovered. Since the values of the Haiti people were majorly on the manners and positivity, the view on homosexuality had to be negative. Their son Ronald had to hide the issue of a homosexual relationship, and it meant that the Haiti community had a view that it is taboo to have and experience such relationships.

Ronald’s parents’ reaction to HIV-positive status if they are religious and traditional

If Ronald’s parents were deeply rooted in religious and cultural beliefs, they would react in different ways, considering the circumstances that led to the infection (Purnell &Pacquiao, 2018). Religiously. They would accept the situation and move on with consolation on the Christian values. However, checking the route of infection would result in a negative reaction since a homosexual relationship with Ronald caused the infection. Mitigation of such challenges is adverse and necessary to purposefully indulge in the prayers. Religious reactions would be positive and implemented measures considered for successful and effective approaches that are successful and necessary in controlling and managing the challenges in place.

Traditionally, Ronald’s parents would be angry and have the will to excommunicate him for indulging in homosexuality. HIV-positive status in Haiti is taboo since the parents are considered morally upright and hence supposed to act as role models to the community and their children. Rightful orientation and supportive measures to support ethics and morals would have been a priority. The reaction from a cultural perspective would, therefore, be negative considering the magnitude of disappointment associated with the health condition and the culture that has always been integrated.

Culturally congruent strategies to address HIV prevention in the Haitian Community

Community-based health education program strategy incorporated with the culture of the Haitians to reduce and mitigate the HIH/AIDS infection rates. With health education, there is a likely prevention and mitigation approach that is positive and useful in the elimination of infections in the community. Health education serves a good purpose in the community and is highly recommended.

Using resource persons to spread health messages regarding behavior change is a perfect intervention to reduce and mitigate the challenges in place. Working from a precise and fundamental perspective, there is the need to advance the measures and ensure that critical and effective techniques are put in place. Working from a precise and applied technique, a useful strategy involves key measures and implemented protocols in the control and elimination of chances of HIV/AIDS spread in the Haitian community.

Using posters and other ethically accepted measures of education to pass the message to the Haitian community regarding the challenges and issues of HIV/AIDS infection in Haiti. Essentially, the success measures require that a positive and useful strategy is implemented and focus applied to control and mitigation of challenges in place. Working from a precise and useful ground, effective techniques are regarded as useful and necessary in the elimination of challenges while working on key values of the community.

Reference

Bracken, A. (2018, February 6). Purnell model for cultural competence in Healthcare: Healthcare Paper Examples. Nursingbird.com.  https://nursingbird.com/purnell-model-for-cultural-competence-in-healthcare/

 

Discussion 2 (Lindsay)

 

 

1. What are Haitians’ views of homosexuality?

The topic of homosexuality is forbidden and frowned upon in the Haitian culture. Haitians perceive homosexuality as a dangerous threat to fight since it could disturb the social, religious, moral, and demographic order (Dunbar & Coppieters, 2019). Haitians are not to discuss or acknowledge homosexual relationships because it is framed by strict social taboos. Haitians are very sensitive and suspicious when the topic of HIV or STIs are discussed because this country was the first to develop HIV and therefore blamed for the origin of AIDS (Colin, n.d.). This leads to gay men to conceal their sexual activities. In Haiti there is a law that prohibits marriage between same-sex couples and aims to prohibit any display of homosexuality in public space (Dunbar & Coppieters, 2019). Individuals with HIV face enormous stigma because many people believe that they could have controlled the behaviors at the root of the infection.

2. If Ronald’s parents were to learn of his positive HIV status, how might they react if they are religious and traditional?

Haitian parents were found to be afraid to discuss HIV with their children, therefore the topic was often avoided. Discussions about sexual and reproductive health in Haiti are uncommon and sex education is limited. Parents of HIV positive children lack social support and face discrimination from their family. Ronald’s parents may enact stigma towards him and view his actions deviant against their culture and religion. Since his family is religious and traditional Ronald may be shunned due to his HIV positive status. Ronald may also be religiously persecuted because of how the voodoo religion promotes suspicion and fear of those with HIV in Haiti.

3. Identify three major culturally congruent strategies a healthcare provider can implement to address HIV prevention practices in the Haitian community?

The homosexual population is at highest risk for HIV infection because of personal and social factors that include multiple partners, short-term relationships, low condom use, and misconceptions about anal sex (Dunbar & Coppieters, 2019). Many gay men express a need for support but fear being rejected by revealing their sexual orientation. Anxiety regarding an individual’s HIV status and social consequences is another major deterrent to testing. Health care facilities often separate patients who are seeking HIV testing from those seeking other health services (Dunbar & Coppieters, 2019). Efforts should be made to improve prevention strategies and management of individuals infected with HIV. One strategy is setting up small group community testing sites for HIV and educating clinicians on the importance of providing confidentiality and privacy. Another strategy to prevent HIV infection is educating all individuals including those in school about the use of condoms. HIV transmission is an important topic to discuss to prevent infection. Community-led monitoring is a strategy used to improve access to HIV services and quality of care (UNAIDS, 2021). This process is led and implemented by community members living with HIV and vulnerable populations. This process connects individuals diagnosed and provides a support system.

References

Colin, J. (n.d.). Cultural and clinical care for Haitians. https://www.in.gov/health/files/Haiti_Cultural_and_Clinical_Care_Presentation_Read-Only.pdf