Med Law. 1993;12(6-8):467-9. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/94239181
Two aspects of the role of women in the AIDS epidemic are discussed.
Firstly, the role of women in the epidemic and secondly how does
HIV/AIDS affect women. Currently it is estimated that over four million
women are infected with HIV and more attention is increasingly being
paid to this group. Women have been functionally socialized in a dual
role, namely that of care giver and service provider. The generally low
status of women in the developing world needs to be corrected by
empowering women to deal with the epidemic through education and equal
social and sexual status to men. Epidemiological data concerning women
and HIV/AIDS are presented and the possible effect of HIV/AIDS on women
is discussed. Candidiasis, pelvic inflammatory diseases and cervical
neoplastic lesions require further attention. Finally, a number of
recommendations, including human rights, are presented to enable women
worldwide successfully to cope with the HIV epidemic.
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*EPIDEMIOLOGY/*PREVENTION & CONTROL
Adaptation, Psychological Caregivers *Developing Countries
Educational Status Female *Gender Identity Human Power (Psychology)
Sex Factors *Women's Health *Women's Rights JOURNAL ARTICLE