Abstract

More countries world over are paying attention to their ageing population, and drafting policies to help guide the social and economic aspects of this phenomena. This paper explores experiences of women ageing with HIV in a Trinidadian context, it reveals that women ageing with HIV may not benefit from provisions within the policy document, as it does not cater to meet their needs in specific ways that respects their worth and dignity. Issues of access to health and social care, while honouring human rights of women ageing with HIV must be intertwined in policy so that safe spaces can be established and available.

Presenters

Samantha Thomas
Teaching Assistant, Department of Behavioural Sciences/Social Work Unit, University of the West Indies St Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago

Details

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

Public Policy and Public Perspectives on Aging

KEYWORDS

Public Policy, Health Human Rights, Diversity, Social Programs

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