Essays about: "HIV AIDS poverty"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 28 essays containing the words HIV AIDS poverty.

  1. 21. HIV/AIDS in economic growth models : how does HIV/AIDS influence the Solow Growth Model and what are the implications of the pandemic for the fight against poverty for countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?

    University essay from Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Johanna Ekhagen; [2009]
    Keywords : Economic growth; HIV AIDS; poverty;

    Abstract : This thesis studies the impact from HIV/AIDS on economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa. This is an important region for investigation since HIV/AIDS is more common in poor countries where economic growth levels are initially low. The theoretical framework for the analysis is the Solow Growth Model. READ MORE

  3. 22. Grandparents Left with AIDS-orphans; Challenges and Strategies Handling Poverty and Stigma

    University essay from Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Linda Svedberg; [2008]
    Keywords : HIV AIDS; orphans; grandparents; caregiving; stigma; Kenya;

    Abstract : By 2010 it is estimated that one third of the African children will be orphans as an effect of HIV/AIDS. The crisis is already a fact and most orphans are absorbed by the extended family where the grandparents become the primary caretakers. READ MORE

  4. 23. HIV/AIDS Situatioin in Nepal : Transition to Women

    University essay from Institutionen för medicin och hälsa

    Author : Sangeeta Karki; [2008]
    Keywords : HIV AIDS; health; discrimination; women; Socio economic; cultural structure; Nepal;

    Abstract : This study is about age and gender specific HIV morbidity in Nepal. The main objective of the study is to find out the factors that affect the HIV prevalence in Nepali society and the relationships of different existing socio cultural and economic factors that have led females vulnerable to HIV infection especially to housewives. READ MORE

  5. 24. It takes two to tango, How investments in Reproductive health can reduce poverty - emphasizing the male side of the gender equation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Jennie Hokander; [2006]
    Keywords : gender; poverty reduction; Reproductive Health; Male involvement; Government intervention; Economics; econometrics; economic theory; economic systems; economic policy; Nationalekonomi; ekonometri; ekonomisk teori; ekonomiska system; ekonomisk politik; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to explore how Reproductive Health can contribute to development and poverty reduction, looking at non-medical and gender aspects. As poverty is both a cause and consequence of ill-health, investments in Reproductive Health are highly relevant for economic development and poverty alleviation in especially the developing countries. READ MORE

  6. 25. Let's turn the ABC around : The communication needs of young women in Kampala to prevent HIV/AIDS

    University essay from HLK, Medie- och kommunikationsforskning

    Author : Malin Hallén; Malin Rindeskär; [2006]
    Keywords : Health communication; HIV AIDS; Uganda; Gender; MFS; ABC approach; Campaign; Attitudes; Mass media;

    Abstract : This thesis is a part of a Bachelor’s degree within the field of Media and Communication at the School of Education and Communication at Jönköping University in Sweden. It is based on a Minor Field Study accomplished from the 30th of October to the 17th of December 2006 in Kampala, Uganda, East Africa. READ MORE