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TitelReligious organizations and HIV prevention in Mozambique  
AuteurV. Agadjanian
Jaar2006
TijdschriftExchange on HIV/AIDS, sexuality and gender
Serienummer2
Pagina's14-15
ISSN[1871-7551]
OrganisatieKIT - Royal Tropical Institute
OnderwerpHealth and Nutrition
TrefwoordenHIV and AIDS, disease prevention and control, management
RegioEast Africa
LandMozambique
SamenvattingThe role of religion in the fight against HIV and AIDS is frequently talked about. It is often argued that religion discourages risky behaviour and therefore serves as a barrier to HIV infection. In particular, it is said that religious people are less likely to have multiple or casual sexual partners. Religious organizations can also make an important contribution to raising public awareness of HIV and AIDS by using their institutional channels and mechanisms. In poor areas, where secular institutions are relatively weak and ineffective, the role of religious organizations, with their social mobilization potential and networks of committed activists, can be especially important. At the sme time, religious leaders may disagree with the secular authorities on approaches to HIV prevention. Religious leaders may be particularly reluctant to directly accept (not to mention to promote) the notions of safer sex and condom use on the grounds that this encourages extramarital and casual sex.  
TaalEngels
CategoriePractice
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