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India is the third country in the world in terms of the number of people living with HIV/AIDS. Studies show that the largest number of HIV infected women in the world are Indians. Besides those universally known factors that contribute to the vulnerability to HIV, in the Indian context poverty, illiteracy and limited access to health and information services, taboos on talking about sex and sexuality, counter-productive attitudes of discrimination and stigma associated with HIV contribute to HIV/AIDS transmission. Gender inequality heightens the vulnerability of women and girsl at many levels. The vulnerability of women to HIV transmission has further implications for the vulnerability of children.
The largest number of HIV infected cases in India has been found in Maharashtra. Present study focuses on the context, causes and the pro-active and effective means of preventing the spread of the HIV/AIDS by analyzing the an alarming 60 per cent rise in the number of HIV infected patients in Nagpur which is the third largest city in Maharashtra. This study raises relevant and challenging questions to the people of all sections and levels of our society and proposes effective ways to prevent the further spread of HIV/AIDS in our country.
Table of Contents
Preface
HIV/AIDS: A Theoretical Perspective
Literature on HIV/AIDS: A Review
An Approach to the Problem: The Methodology of Research
Profiles of HIV Positive Women
Infection, Disclosure, Medical Care and Treatment
Stigma and Discrimination: Impact of HIV Infection
Women`s Vulnerability to HIV/AIDS: Some Case Studies
Prevention and Control, Support System of HIV/AIDS
Social Work Interventions and Major Findings ISBN
9788131316634
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