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  1. HIV/AIDS and Indian youth - a review of the literature (1980 – 2008)

    HIV/AIDS and Indian youth - a review of the literature (1980 – 2008)

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Anita Nath --- , India
    The main objective of this article is to provide a comprehensive overview of the situation regarding HIV/AIDS among youth in India, and explore the possible strategies that could be effective in combating the spread of this disease. India is in...
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  2. Negative stereotypes examined through the HIV and AIDS discourse: qualitative findings from white young people in Johannesburg, South Africa

    Negative stereotypes examined through the HIV and AIDS discourse: qualitative findings from white young people in Johannesburg, South Africa

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Mzikazi Nduna --- Department of Psychology, University of the Witwatersrand, Jacky Mendes --- Department of Psychology, University of the Witwatersrand,
    Previous studies reporting perceptions of HIV and AIDS by white youth in South Africa suggest both explicit and implicit racial stereotypes and negative attitudes. This paper contributes to the literature on the discourse of racial stereotypes found in discussions about...
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  3. Provision of psychosocial support for young people living with HIV: voices from the field

    Provision of psychosocial support for young people living with HIV: voices from the field

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Rena Greifinger --- One Love Project at Next Step, Bruce Dick --- Department of Child and Adolescent Health and Development, WHO,
    This review provides a synthesis of the experiences of organisations providing psychosocial support for young people living with HIV (YPLHIV) from throughout the world. Little research exists on psychosocial support for YPLHIV, with many providers uncertain about how to address...
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  4. Gendered differences in AIDS and AIDS-related cause of death among youth with secondary education in South Africa, 2009–2011

    Gendered differences in AIDS and AIDS-related cause of death among youth with secondary education in South Africa, 2009–2011

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Nicole De Wet --- , , South Africa
    Background: The prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is higher among females than males in Sub-Saharan Africa. Education is associated with better health outcomes. For this and other reasons, African countries have made a concerted effort...
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  5. Rethinking HIV-prevention for school-going young people based on current behaviour patterns

    Rethinking HIV-prevention for school-going young people based on current behaviour patterns

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS • Authors: Maretha Visser --- , , South Africa
    The aim of the research was to gain increased knowledge regarding the sexual risk behaviour of school-going young people in South Africa after two decades of HIV-education in schools, to contribute to the development of improved HIV prevention strategies. In...
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