Investigating inequalities in HIV testing in sub-Saharan Africa: insights from a spatial analysis of 25 countries

PA Ante-Testard, G Carrasco-Escobar, T Benmarhnia… - medRxiv, 2022 - medrxiv.org
Introduction We aim to explore spatial variations in socioeconomic inequalities in self-
reported recent HIV testing uptake in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) at different geographical …

Preventing HIV among young people in Southern and Eastern Africa

M Gafos, T Beattie, K Stoebenau, D Baron, R Weiner… - 2020 - researchonline.lshtm.ac.uk
In this chapter we will present evidence from a systematic literature review of interventions
designed to reduce the risk of HIV for adolescent girls and young women in sub-Saharan …

Condom use among participants of the Carnival-gender perspective

MTR Francisco, VRF Fonte, CD Pinheiro… - Escola Anna …, 2016 - SciELO Brasil
Objective: This study has the purpose of identifying the use of condoms among men and
women who participate in Carnival. Methods: Descriptive research with a quantitative nature …

Political and socio-economic instability: does it have a role in the HIV/AIDS epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa?

R Premkumar, A Tebandeke - … -J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV …, 2011 - Taylor & Francis
Many sub-Saharan African countries are confronted by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. This article
reviews academic literature in the social sciences and health to discover why HIV/AIDS has …

[图书][B] The'Small House': An Ethnographic Investigation into Economically Independent Women and Sexual Networks in Zimbabwe

M Mushinga - 2015 - search.proquest.com
This study examines the small house 'concept‗ in Zimbabwe focusing on economically
independent women's motives for engaging in sexual relationships with married men.‗ …

Women's autonomy and attitudes toward condom use: a multicountry analysis

BB Sharma, E Small, C Mengo… - Social Work in Public …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Autonomy gives women the ability to negotiate safe sex and make decisions on their health.
This study explores the gender stratification framework to understand the intertwined nature …

Addressing structural drivers of HIV among young people in Eastern and Southern Africa: Evidence, challenges and recommendations for advancing the field

M Gafos, T Beattie, K Stoebenau, D Baron… - … HIV Among Young …, 2020 - taylorfrancis.com
In this chapter we will present evidence from a systematic literature review of interventions
designed to reduce the risk of HIV for adolescent girls and young women in sub-Saharan …

Vulnerability factors for malnutrition among people living with HIV under antiretroviral treatment in an outpatient clinic: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

K Tshingani, C Schirvel, H Mukumbi, S Ngambwe… - HIV & AIDS …, 2014 - Elsevier
Background Significant progress has been made in the fight against HIV/AIDS across the
world. However, in sub-Saharan countries, there remain numerous obstacles to achieving …

Exploring the Influence of Social Capital on HIV Prevention with Migrants from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Living in Durban, South Africa

M Buhendwa, Y Sliep, GG Mchunu… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Background: Research shows a growing attentiveness to the role of social and
environmental influences on HIV risk behaviours. Moreover, the understanding of HIV risk …

Ecological losses are harming women: a structural analysis of female HIV prevalence and life expectancy in less developed countries

L McKinney, K Austin - Social Problems, 2015 - academic.oup.com
Increased inequality in life expectancies across nations due to the advent of the HIV
pandemic requires rigorous investigation of gender inequalities, as women now …