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Women and HIV/AID in Zambia | Chapter 04 | Perspectives of Arts and Social Studies Vol. 1

Introduction: The possibility of an AIDS free generation cannot be realized unless we are able to prevent HIV infection in young women. Therefore, information on sexual  behaviour could help to mitigate the spread of HIV/AIDS by developing effective prevention strategies. Global estimates show decline HIV prevalence among young people, little is known about the burden of HIV and AIDS and how their needs for HIV prevention, care and treatments have been addressed. In Zambia, HIV and AIDS prevalence among the girls is still high (8.8%) compared to boys of the same age (4.3%) and many young people women engage in sexually activities very early with partners who are five years their senior and who may already have had a number of sexual partners. Aim: The aim of the study wasto explore sexual behaviour among women aged 15 -25 years. Study Design: Qualitative study. Place and Duration of the Study: Nangoma mission hospital catchment area in Central provinc...