Political factors include national and local politics and the judicial system. Ideological factors comprises of the traditions, the religions, the ways and customs of the country.

It is noteworthy that:

-Community participation at all levels is necessary to combat HIV/AIDS.

- HIV/AIDS reinforces poverty. It has devastating physical and mental consequences for individuals, families and the community. HIV/AIDS reduces the productivity of an individual and the nation.

- Poverty is multi-dimensional: it is not only the lack of money and poor living standard but also the presence of disease.