Introduction to gender and HIV in Africa


Include the following:


– HIV in Africa (Facts and Figures)
– the spread of HIV


Women living with HIV in Africa


– women dependence on men in the household
– social subordination of women
– women as primary caregivers
– women health issues in Africa (examples in Zambia, South Africa and Nigeria)
– women: access to treatment and the availability of care that is provided for them (give example of Zambia, Nigeria and South Africa)
– Reproductive choices
– Household roles between men and women in developing countries


Issues of Gender and HIV Treatment


– Gender and Accessibility (Mobility, cost, information) give examples of an African countries and Facts and Figures.
– Appropriate services
– Discrimination to marginalized Groups ( give example of African country)


Stigma and Prejudice


– Women fear of testing
– Discrimination against affected groups
– Fear of disclosure
– Unsafe sex


Why is HIV A gender issue in Africa (GREAT DEAL OF EXAMPLES IN AFRICAN COUNTRIES AND FACTS AND FIGURES)


Poverty, gender and H IV (examples of an African country)


The strategies that need to be in place for HIV prevention


General gender policies and relevant to HIV (in Africa)
– equality in law (examples of an African country)
– rights to contraception and abortion (example of an African country)
– education (facts and figures of African country)
– equity of health system
Gender policy and HIV prevention in developing countries (include facts and figures)
– sexuality education
– combating gender based violence both as prevention and care issue
– involving men into the HIV prevention


Gender policy and HIV treatment in developing countries


– development of supportive policy
– overcoming obstacles to equitable access
– indicators to monitor progress


Conclusion:


Gender equity and poverty at the heart of HIV prevention


Please re-visit the question and briefly answer the question using what is cover in the assignment.


References:


Include in the references


– WHO/UNPAID, 2004, ensuring equitable access to antiretroviral treatment for women
– World Health Organisation report
– UNAIDS,2005, essential policy actions for HIV Prevention, UNPAID
– UNPAID, 2006, report on global HIV/AIDS



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