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DOCN M94A2114
TI Prioritizing women's ability to be self-sufficient.
DT 9412
AU Paxton S
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):378 (abstract no. PD0119). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370461
AB OBJECTIVES: To illustrate the impact of HIV on gender relations and
examine options available to Asian women facing the ever-increasing
burden of the AIDS pandemic. METHOD: S.E. Asia is now most volatile to
AIDS, with infection rates increasing exponentially. Women under 25 are
the most vulnerable. Predicted mortality rates of the most productive
sector of the workforce will negatively impact on development. A survey
of available research indicates failure in curbing HIV with the commonly
promoted strategies of abstinence, monogamy and safe sex. Women's
diminished economic and legal status makes them powerless to affect the
necessary behavioural change and deconstruction of contemporary gender
relations. Over-emphasis on prostitution ignores the impact on the
majority of women. RESULTS: Recognition of the vulnerability and power
to negotiate are vital tools in dealing with HIV. Economic and legal
reforms addressing women's issues empower them to have choices in or
control over sexual activity. CONCLUSION: The social and economic
consequences of AIDS can be minimised by re-examining the status quo,
strengthening and involving women's organisations and prioritizing
women's needs. Governments' and donor agencies' interests in development
and AIDS prevention can be realised by legal reform and widescale
funding of community-based, income-generating projects for women.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PREVENTION & CONTROL/ TRANSMISSION
Adult Asia, Southeastern/EPIDEMIOLOGY *Developing Countries Female
*Gender Identity *Health Priorities Health Services Needs and Demand
Human HIV Infections/MORTALITY/*PREVENTION & CONTROL/TRANSMISSION
Negotiating Power (Psychology) *Sex Behavior Socioeconomic Factors
MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).