Dr. Rodlach’s current research concerns cultural meanings of HIV/AIDS and TB in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, and their consequences for the integration of HIV/AIDS and TB programs in the country. For years, UNAIDS and the WHO have recommended governments of countries with a high prevalence rate of HIV/AIDS and TB to coordinate and integrate programs addressing both diseases. He will collaborate with Dr. Riitta Dlodlo, MD, MPH, and others involved in Bulawayo's health care, exploring local meanings of HIV/AIDS and TB as well as of diagnostic procedures and treatment regimens for both diseases. Knowledge of such meanings is crucial for developing a culturally sensitive integrated approach addressing both diseases. Tailoring programs to patients’ perceptions and beliefs about the diseases and their respective treatments will increase acceptance of these programs, treatment adherence, and patients’ quality of life. An initial qualitative study will provide the foundation for a quantitative study. The ultimate aim of the study is to generate suggestions for health policy makers in Bulawayo and beyond regarding integrated programs for both HIV/AIDS and TB.

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Alexander Rodlach, PhD
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