HIV prevention for young women of Uganda must now address poverty and gender inequalities
Journal of Health Organization and Management
ISSN: 1477-7266
Article publication date: 7 September 2010
Abstract
Purpose
This study seeks to explore the perspectives of young women in Uganda with the aim of better informing re HIV prevention.
Design/methodology/approach
Group discussions and interviews were used to explore issues relating to HIV prevention. An inductive content analysis identified emerging themes and patterns in the participants' conversations.
Findings
The study revealed that, although young women were informed and motivated to prevent HIV, poverty and inequality were significant barriers, limiting their power to protect themselves.
Originality/value
The research adds evidence to the current argument that failure to address the disempowering effects of poverty and gender inequality limits the effectiveness of current HIV prevention for young women. HIV prevention must now address poverty and gender vulnerabilities, promoting a protective environment, rather than focusing on influencing individual sexual behaviour.
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Citation
Nicholas, R. (2010), "HIV prevention for young women of Uganda must now address poverty and gender inequalities", Journal of Health Organization and Management, Vol. 24 No. 5, pp. 491-497. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777261011070501
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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