Looking at Complicating Non-Biological Issues in Women with HIV

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dc.contributor.author Rodrigo, C.
dc.contributor.author Rajapakse, S.
dc.date.accessioned 2011-11-21T10:50:39Z
dc.date.available 2011-11-21T10:50:39Z
dc.date.issued 2010
dc.identifier.citation J Glob Infect Dis. 2010 Jan;2(1):15-27 en_US
dc.identifier.uri http://archive.cmb.ac.lk:8080/xmlui/handle/70130/452
dc.description.abstract INTRODUCTION: The increasing number of women acquiring Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has resulted in a 'feminization' of the epidemic. In this article we are reviewing whether females are disadvantaged in the epidemic, due to factors independent of the biological differences in sexes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We searched MEDLINE and EMBASE for articles with key words 'Women', 'Gender,' and 'HIV' in any field. The search was restricted to articles published in English within the last 10 years (1999-2009). Data were coded independently by two reviewers from 94 selected sources. The coded data were categorized under five commonly encountered concepts; violence, poverty, gender norms, prevention-/treatment-related issues, and Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Treatment (HAART). RESULTS: The link between inter-partner violence (IPV) and HIV risk for women is observed by many authors. In assessing the link between poverty and HIV, indicators such as food insufficiency and income inequality may be better indicators compared to wealth itself. Although women are disadvantaged with male-dominated gender norms, evidence suggests that the traditional norms are changing in many societies. A positive association between living in urban communities, education, and better HIV knowledge has been observed in females, although it is not always synonymous with reduced risk behavior. CONCLUSIONS: Women are still disadvantaged in many HIV-related issues such as poverty, violence, and gender norms. At least in Africa, there is evidence of a positive change in spheres of education and gender norms. However, the situation in Asia is largely unexplored. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.title Looking at Complicating Non-Biological Issues in Women with HIV en_US
dc.type Journal abstract en_US


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