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  • Title: The early socio-demographic impact of the HIV-1 epidemic in rural Zimbabwe.
    Author: Gregson S, Zhuwau T, Anderson RM, Chandiwana S.
    Journal: SAfAIDS News; 1997 Mar; 5(1):2-5. PubMed ID: 12222369.
    Abstract:
    This situational analysis provided information on the sociodemographic context and impact of the HIV-1 epidemic in rural areas of Zimbabwe. Demographic, sociological, and epidemiological methods were used to gather data on the levels of HIV-1 prevalence; the impact of the epidemic on mortality; and knowledge, attitudes, and behavior in relation to AIDS and fertility. Findings revealed that one-sixth of women of childbearing age were infected with HIV, divorced pregnant women were five times as likely to be infected as married women, and single mothers were over three times as likely to be infected. Data on HIV knowledge, attitudes, and behavior suggested that fewer than 2% recognized the role of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in HIV transmission and misconceptions about its spread was rampant. The study findings recommend that greater awareness of the links between other STDs and risk of HIV transmission, together with strengthened STD screening, diagnosis, and treatment services could help reduce the incidence of new infections in Zimbabwe.
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