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Empowering older women in AIDS prevention : the case of Botswana
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Tlou, Sheila D. |
| Copyright Year | 2016 |
| Abstract | This article describes the preliminary results o f a peer edu catiort programme for AIDS prevention and care among older women in Botswana. A culturally-sensitive programme was developed based on the findings of a qualitative study that revealed older women’s knowledge and beliefs about HIV'IAIDS. These findings indicated that older women have been marginalized by public-health messages on AIDS prevention, thus making them vulnerable to HIV infection. Through peer education, older women were empowered to prevent HIV infection to themselves, and within their families and communities. They also learnt about the care o f people who have AIDS. The result of the peer education programme indicates that older women, as respected members o f the community, are an important resource in HIVIAIDS preven |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://journal.ru.ac.za/index.php/sajog/article/download/99/78 |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Community HIV Infections message |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
