Publication: Partnerships Against AIDS : A Southern African Experience in Changing Sexual Behavior

Thumbnail Image
Files in English
English PDF (550.25 KB)
142 downloads

English Text (10.06 KB)
79 downloads
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.
Report Series
Other publications in this report series
Journal
Journal Volume
Journal Issue
Associated URLs
Associated content
Citations