Sickness, Sorcery, and Stigma of HIV/AIDs in Rural Papua New Guinea

Annalisa Boslough Abstract Research investigated the social stigmatization of HIV/AIDs in remote tribal villages in the East Sepik Province of Papua New Guinea in the summer of 2012. Pre-field preparation included human subjects testing training and IRB certification, as well as a $1500 UAR small grant to fund project. Research methods were qualitative and focused on interviews with community health workers, village health volunteers, stationed … Continue reading Sickness, Sorcery, and Stigma of HIV/AIDs in Rural Papua New Guinea

Infertility: A Plague Gone Unnoticed

Nitya Rajeshuni [box]Nearly 6 million women and their partners in the US suffer from infertility. Most think it is just another medical problem, but the truth is, the suffering of these victims goes far beyond the biology to the psyche, leaving deep lasting scars. Little has been done to rectify this problem at the policy level. But through an active, multidisciplinary effort, a fresh current … Continue reading Infertility: A Plague Gone Unnoticed