Sexual Behaviour and AIDS in the Developing World / Edition 1

by John Cleland, Benoit Ferry

Overview

Based on the findings of a research project conducted by the World Health Organisation, this book contains unpublished material on AIDS-related knowledge and sexual behaviour in countries in Africa, Asia and South America, including: Cote d'Ivoire; Kenya; Lesotho; Mauritius; Tanzania; Sri Lanka; Singapore; Thailand and Brazil. The book provides an in-depth comparative analysis of the findings from 16 key surveys in the original research programme, the aim of which was to identify baseline levels of sexual and other risk behaviours. The text is intended to be of use to a wide range of readers, including those working in health education, social and behavioural research, anthropology, social medicine and sexual behaviour research.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780748403448
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/21/1995
Series:	Social Aspects of AIDS
Pages:	264
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

John Cleland, Benoit Ferry

Editorial Reviews

International experts compare the findings from 16 key surveys on sexual behavior and partner relations conducted in the late 1980s and early 1990s in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and Central and South America. They provide a picture of variation across gender, age groups, and population groups in sections on AIDS knowledge, condom awareness and use, sexual behavior, risk perception, and risk factors. Includes chapters on study methodology and data analysis. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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