Publication: Partnerships Against AIDS : A Southern African Experience in Changing Sexual Behavior
Date
1997-04
ISSN
Published
1997-04
Author(s)
Chirenda, Patience
Wilson, David
Dube, Noleen
Mavikeni, Lucy
Abstract
Rates of HIV infection in Southern
Africa are reaching levels yet to be reported elsewhere in
the world. HIV prevalence rates exceed 30 percent among
pregnant women attending urban and peri-urban facilities in
Botswana, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The highest
prevalence rates of HIV infection 40 percent are among
pregnant women at 24 and 25 years of age in Harare. Similar
rates are believed to exist among military personnel. Like
several other regions in the world, the vast majority of
infected people in Southern Africa are infected as a result
of their sexual behavior. Since sexuality is not easily
discussed, changing sexual behavior at the individual level
and norms at the community level requires substantial
effort. Experience suggests however, that people do change
their sexual behavior when empowered with the knowledge,
skills and encouragement often provided in AIDS prevention programs.
Citation
“Chirenda, Patience; Wilson, David; Dube, Noleen; Mavikeni, Lucy. 1997. Partnerships Against AIDS : A Southern African Experience in Changing Sexual Behavior. Africa Region Findings & Good Practice Infobriefs; No. 84. © World Bank, Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/3aa67a3e-f34b-5f0c-8b2b-02966869782a License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”