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  1. 1. Determinants of Discriminatory Attitudes Towards People Living with HIV/AIDS among Women of Reproductive Age in Zambia: A Cross-sectional Study

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    Author : Salman Hassan Salman Nasr; [2021]
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    Abstract : Background: HIV/AIDS has emerged as one of the most serious public health concerns across the world, especially in low-income countries. About 79.3 million people have been infected with HIV and more than 36 million have died from AIDS-related diseases. READ MORE

  3. 2. SOCIAL AND CULTURAL BARRIERS TO EDUCATION Strategies to increase access to education for children living with HIV in Vietnam: A Minor Field Study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Development Studies; Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan

    Author : Linda Verngren; [2016]
    Keywords : Stigma; HIV AIDS; education; power and capital; inequalities; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis explores stigma in regards to access to education for children affected by HIV/AIDS in Vietnam and strategies to overcome stigmatization. This study is based on previous research which claims that HIV-related stigma causes isolation, bullying and social exclusion among affected groups. READ MORE

  4. 3. The epidemics impact on schools : a study on the effects of HIV and AIDS in Botswana

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen för Pedagogik

    Author : Philippa Johansson; [2013]
    Keywords : HIV; AIDS; Botswana; teachers; schools; Africa; diseases;

    Abstract : BackgroundHIV is a virus, which attacks the immunesystem in the body. In the year 2000 themillennium declaration was adopted. Combat against HIV and primary education for all thechildren are two goals that were presented. READ MORE

  5. 4. ‘It is just culture’ : Eight young people’s perception of the gender roles in Zambia

    University essay from Institutionen för kultur och kommunikation; Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Mikaela Nyman; [2013]
    Keywords : Gender roles; young people; sexual health; HIV AIDS; Zambia; Christianity; gender based violence; domestic violence;

    Abstract : This study explores eight young people’s perception of the gender roles in Zambia, Lusaka. In this study I have asked the informants to define the genders and the result were that the genders are defined based on the biological sexes. The genders therefore become homogenous based on the male and female sex. READ MORE

  6. 5. How is HIV/AIDS communicated as a risk for society?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Lyuben Lyubenov; [2012]
    Keywords : AIDS; HIV; campaigns; risk communication; Germany; social groups; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Nowadays, the number of people infected with HIV/AIDS keeps rising in many countries. How can this risk be managed in society is an issue that gains on relevance. This paper focuses on the topic, how risk is communicated to society in the case of HIV/AIDS in Germany. READ MORE