Document 2119
 DOCN  M94A2119
 TI    HIV transmission in women--the Ugandan experience.
 DT    9412
 AU    Nabalonzi J; AIDS Support Organ. (Taso), Uganda.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):377 (abstract no. PD0115). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370456
 AB    OBJECTIVE: To examine the risky behaviours that transmit HIV infection
       in women with special reference to Uganda. METHOD: 1) Interpersonal
       discussion with 165 women of different tribes and religions who are HIV
       positive and registred with TASO Mulago over a period of 2 years. 2)
       Through my counselling experience for the last three years in TASO
       Mulago-Uganda. RESULTS: Although there is broad knowledge about the AIDS
       epidemic, Sociocultural behavious influencing HIV transmission in women
       have not been modified. CONCLUSION: In view of my counselling experience
       and the interpersonal discussions held with HIV positive women in TASO
       Mulago, I conclude that efforts to control the epidemic should be
       focused on modification of sexual behaviour and abandoning risky
       cultural norms--through sensitizing the public.
 DE    *Developing Countries  Female  Human  HIV Infections/PREVENTION &
       CONTROL/*TRANSMISSION  HIV Seropositivity/TRANSMISSION  Knowledge,
       Attitudes, Practice  Risk Factors  Sex Behavior  Social Values  Uganda
       MEETING ABSTRACT

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