Reframing and addressing cross-generational relationships in Malawi
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Abstract:
In 2002, the Malawi National AIDS Commission estimated that there were higher rates of HIV infections among young women than young men. The relationship between HIV prevalence and the practice of cross-generational sex in sub-Saharan Africa is well documented. Through discussions with young women, Save the Children (SC) Malawi too identified cross-generational relationships as a critical mode of HIV transmission. A cross-generational relationship is defined as a non- marital sexual relationship between an adult and a young person, with an age difference of at least 10 years.
Authors:
Weissman, A.
,
Cocker, J.
,
Sherburne, L.
,
Powers, M.B.
,
Lovich, R.
,
Mukaka, M.
Country:
Malawi
Category:
Practice
End Page:
11
Serial number:
1
ISSN:
[1871-7551]
Journal:
Exchange on HIV/AIDS, sexuality and gender
Keywords:
HIV and AIDS
,
disease prevention and control
,
women
,
children
Language:
eng
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
Year:
2006
Region:
East Africa
Right:
© 2006 KIT
Subject:
Health and Nutrition
Start Page:
10
Title:
Reframing and addressing cross-generational relationships in Malawi