Women and AIDS in Zambia: a review of the psychosocial factors implicated in the transmission of HIV
Campbell, T.; Kelly, M.
Aids Care 7(3): 365-373
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0954-0121 PMID: 7578311 DOI: 10.1080/09540129550126579Document Number: 291067
Women are at high risk for HIV infection in Zambia. There are several interrelated factors to account for this including the economic, cultural and educational status of women. This paper explores these factors and suggests that these factors need to be thoroughly understood before preventive strategies are designed and implemented.
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