Knowledge of HIV and AIDS in women in sub-Saharan Africa
Burgoyne,A.D.; Drummond,P.D.
African Journal Of Reproductive Health: 2, 14-31
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 1118-4841 DOI: 10.2307/25470647Document Number: 212993
Although most African people have heard of HIV and AIDS, there is still widespread misunderstanding about how HIV is spread, the consequences of infection, and how to protect against infection. The most vulnerable groups are poorly educated women, those from rural backgrounds, and women who are economically dependent on men.
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