| Title | Theory, measurement and hard times: some issues for HIV/AIDS research. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2013 |
| Authors | Friedman, Samuel R., Milagros Sandoval, Pedro Mateu-Gelabert, Diana Rossi, Marya Gwadz, Kirk Dombrowski, Pavlo Smyrnov, Tetyana Vasylyeva, Enrique R. Pouget, and David Perlman |
| Journal | AIDS and behavior |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pagination | 1915-25 |
| Date Published | 2013 Jul |
| ISSN | 1573-3254 |
| Keywords | Biomedical Research, Culture, Economic Recession, Epidemics, Epidemiologic Measurements, HIV Infections, Humans, Models, Theoretical |
| Abstract | Economic and political instability and related "big events" are widespread throughout the globe. Although they sometimes lead to epidemic HIV outbreaks, sometimes they do not-and we do not understand why. Current behavioural theories do not adequately address these processes, and thus cannot provide optimal guidance for effective intervention. Based in part on a critique of our prior "pathways" model of big events, we suggest that cultural-historical activity theory (CHAT) may provide a useful framework for HIV research in this area. Using CHAT concepts, we also suggest a number of areas in which new measures should be developed to make such research possible. |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10461-013-0475-3 |
| Alternate Journal | AIDS Behav |
