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Document 2120
DOCN M94A2120
TI Can the African woman protect herself against AIDS in society?
DT 9412
AU Mwadi Kadi A; Akafomo V; Bimwala A; Ndala L; SWAA/Zaire.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):377 (abstract no. PD0117). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370455
AB OBJECTIVES: To help the woman to discover herself customary,
traditional, judicial and economic constraints which make her
vulnerable. To be able the african woman to protect herself. METHOD: Use
of an anonymous questionnaire with one hundred women. Discussing results
in meeting organized by SWAA, female leaders of associations in presence
of some female lawyers. RESULTS: The woman is facing many constraints
which make her vulnerable. 35% think that they constitute their own
obstacles because they are the guardians of customs and tradition in
society. 50% of women think that they are not informed about laws. 90%
think that they are vulnerable because of poverty. CONCLUSION: The
African woman is aware of her role. But she needs to be protected by the
law and helped by politics.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PREVENTION & CONTROL/ TRANSMISSION
Africa *Developing Countries Female *Gender Identity Human
*Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Politics Poverty Power (Psychology)
*Social Values MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).