Understanding reasons for lack of acceptance of HIV programs among indigenous Papuans: A qualitative study in Indonesia

• Main Authors: Sianturi, Elfride Irawati, Latifah, Elmiawati, Soltief, Sitti N., Sihombing, Robert B., Simaremare, Eva S., Effendy, Christiantie, Probandari, Ari, Suryawati, Sri, Taxis, Katja
• Format: Article PeerReviewed
• Language: English
• Published: CSIRO 2022
• Subjects: Primary Health Care
• Online Access: https://repository.ugm.ac.id/284103/1/184.pdf; https://repository.ugm.ac.id/284103/; https://www.publish.csiro.au/SH/SH21206
• Institution: Universitas Gadjah Mada

Background: Melanesians are indigenous Papuans racially and culturally different from most Indonesians. The Melanesia region is characterised by high poverty and inequalities, even though it has the highest revenue. Furthermore, Papua has the highest HIV prevalence rate, 24-fold higher than that of...