Type of Document Master's Thesis Author Peplinski, Kyle Patrick Author's Email Address kpeplinski1@gmail.com URN etd-07122008-133945 Title The Effects of Antiretroviral Access on the Creation and Maintanence of HIV-Seropositive Identity. Degree Master of Arts Department Anthropology and Geography Advisory Committee
Advisor Name Title Cassandra White Committee Chair Kathryn A. Kozaitis Committee Member Susan McCombie Committee Member Keywords
- HIV/AIDS
- Antiretroviral Treatment
- Structural Violence
- Illness Identity
Date of Defense 2008-04-14 Availability unrestricted Abstract The study of identity based on the presence of disease has traditionally focused on landmark events, such as diagnosis or the introduction of treatment options. These events have been shown to significantly alter so-called “illness identities.” The project was undertaken in Atlanta, GA, which has a relatively high rate of HIV infection and a large number of HIV-related services and support mechanisms. This study contextualizes illness identities within a larger socio-political and economic paradigm, recognizing that individuals use multiple identities to inform their interactions and decisions, specifically those regarding the beginning and continuation of antiretroviral (ARV) treatment. In addition, structural barriers which limit one’s access to ARV treatment are considered within a context of social and economic marginalization and inequitable power relationships within a post-industrial Western society.Files
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