Women Living with HIV in Africa

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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