Taking action against HIV and AIDS in Burundi : the experience of Seconde Nsabimana of RBP+ : article produced as part of the KIC project
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Abstract:
In Burundi, HIV and AIDS, as in many African countries, bears a feminine face. According to a 2002 national investigation, the seroprevalence rate among women was 13% in urban areas compared to 5.5% among men. In rural areas, 2.9% of the women were infected with HIV whereas only 2.1% of men were living with the virus. By the end of 2005, the number of people living with HIV (PLWHA) in Burundi was estimated to be 150,000, of which 60% were women.
Authors:
Nsabimana, S.
Country:
Burundi
Category:
General
End Page:
8
Serial number:
3
ISSN:
[1871-7551]
Journal:
Exchange on HIV/AIDS, sexuality and gender
Keywords:
HIV and AIDS
,
disease prevention and control
,
women
Language:
eng
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
Year:
2006
Region:
East Africa
Right:
© 2006 KIT
Subject:
Health and Nutrition
Start Page:
7
Title:
Taking action against HIV and AIDS in Burundi : the experience of Seconde Nsabimana of RBP+ : article produced as part of the KIC project