Gender and HIV/AIDS in Botswana: a focus on inequalities and discrimination

Phaladze, Nthabiseng; Tlou, Shelia

Author(s)

Phaladze, Nthabiseng
Tlou, Shelia

Editor(s)

Sweetman, Caroline
Porter, Fenella
Kamal-Yanni, Mohga

Publication date

2006-03-01

Document type

Journal article

Language

English

Description

This article discusses the response of Botswana to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. In recognition of the fact that HIV/AIDS is more than just a health issue, Botswana has instigated a multi-sectoral response to the epidemic, which sets Botswana apart as an example of a country following 'best practice' in HIV/AIDS prevention and control. Yet the battle is not over. AIDS is the leading cause of death in Botswana for young adult women aged between 15 and 19 years old. This article makes suggestions for future improvement, to respond to the challenges facing Batswana women living with, and affected by, HIV/AIDS. This article is hosted by our co-publisher Taylor & Francis. For the full table of contents for this and previous issues of this journal, please visit the <a href="http://www.genderanddevelopment.org">Gender and Development</a> website.

ISSN

1355-2074

EISSN

1364-9221

Collections

Journal articles