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Title:Adolescent girls' vulnerability to HIV and AIDS: the case of Murehwa District, Zimbabwe
Authors:Wekwete, Naomi N.ISNI
Madzingira, NyashaISNI
Year:2009
Periodical:African Population Studies
Volume:23
Pages:27-44
Language:English
Geographic term:Zimbabwe
Subjects:AIDS
girls
rural areas
Abstract:This paper examines adolescent girls' vulnerability to HIV and AIDS in Zimbabwe. It is based on research carried out in 2004 among 538 girls aged 15-19 in Murehwa, a rural district in northeast Zimbabwe. The study showed that most girls did not perceive themselves at risk of HIV infection, that misconceptions about HIV/AIDS were prevalent, and condom use was low, which are some of the risk factors for HIV infection. Economic and sociocultural factors were shown to contribute to HIV/AIDS vulnerability. The paper includes recommendations for the reduction of girls' vulnerability to HIV infection, including the empowerment of girls, the involvement of family and traditional leaders in addressing cultural beliefs and practices, prioritization of HIV and AIDS prevention in education, and programmes that encourage communication on sexual issues among girls. Bibliogr., sum. in English and French. [Journal abstract, edited]
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