A vulnerability interpretation of the geography of HIV/AIDS in Ghana, 1986-1995

Type Journal Article - The Professional Geographe
Title A vulnerability interpretation of the geography of HIV/AIDS in Ghana, 1986-1995
Author(s)
Volume 50
Issue 4
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 1998
Page numbers 437-448
URL http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1111/0033-0124.00131
Abstract
Ten years after the human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV) was first reported in Ghana, it continues to spread throughout the country following patterns that are rare in other African countries. HIV is seen in twice as many females as males, more frequently in rural than urban regions, and regions with high rates of polygamy have significantly lower rates. The evidence presented in this paper shows that HIV diffusion patterns probably reflect the spatial distribution and social networks of vulnerable social groups. While information-based campaigns are still necessary in the fight against HIV/AIDS, they fail to enable or empower vulnerable people to protect themselves against infection.

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