Essays about: "social inequality and HIV"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words social inequality and HIV.

1. 1. Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights : - A catalysis to combat Gender-based violence in South Africa?

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Ndayambaje Sandrine; [2020]
   Keywords : Gender-based violence; Sexual and reproductive health and rights; state institutions; civil society organisations; marginalised women; HIV; wellbeing; CEDAW; South Africa;

   Abstract : The multiple components of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), promotes women’s wellbeing and rights to a life free from discrimination and violence. Gender-based violence (GBV) is a matter closely related to SRHR and affects women globally on daily basis. READ MORE

3. 2. Measuring spatial accessibility to healthcare for people living with HIV-AIDS in southern Nigeria

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : William Ojo; [2018]
   Keywords : geographical information system; healthcare; hiv-aids; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Equitable distribution of healthcare services towards the reduction of HIV-AIDS prevalence in Nigeria remains a major public health concern. One of several research model to solve this public health problem is the use Geographical Information System, a two-step floating catchment area (2SFCA), this model emerged in the last decade as a key measure of spatial accessibility, particularly in its application to healthcare access. READ MORE

4. 3. Analysis of the Determinants of the Fertility Decline in Southern Africa

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Adam Linder; [2015]
   Keywords : Southern Africa.; Cultural Patterns; Socioeconomic Determinants; Fertility decline; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Abstract: Southern Africa has already since the onset of the fertility transition recorded levels that are remarkably low in comparison with the other sub-Saharan regions. Theories suggest that socioeconomic development can explain a lot of the inter-regional fertility variations. READ MORE

5. 4. Culture’s Consequences: Examining the Relevance of Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions Theory to Youth Sexual Health

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Christine Lehane; [2014]
   Keywords : Sex; Gender; Culture; Power; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Cultural norms that promote gender inequality have shown to encourage power imbalances in heterosexual relationships, increasing both young men and young women’s risk of STDs, HIV, unplanned pregnancy and intimate partner violence (WHO, 2004). Understanding how exactly these cultural norms impact youth’s gendered sexual roles and overall sexual health has been increasingly highlighted as an important area for the design of effective youth sexual health education and intervention programs (UNFPA, 2010). READ MORE

6. 5. The power dynamics of unequal sex : A qualitative study to explore perceptions of gender, power and safe sex behavior in Thailand

   University essay from Avdelningen för socialt arbete och psykologi

   Author : Elin Bengts; Nessica Nässén; [2013]
   Keywords : Gender relations; safe sex behavior; sexual inequalities; HIV AIDS; social norms; power dynamics; social work;

   Abstract : This report was the outcome of a Minor Field Study project, financed by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency and carried out in the areas of Rayong and Pattaya, Thailand. The purpose of the study was to explore how social workers experience gender inequalities and HIV. READ MORE