Men and Care in the Context of HIV and AIDS: Structure, Political Will and Greater Male Involvement
Written by Peacock, D. and Weston, M. | 19 September 08
Over 33 million people worldwide are living with HIV/AIDS. In low and middle-income countries, nearly 10 million are in immediate need of treatment yet only 3 million are receiving it. This leaves 7 million people sick with AIDS and in need of intensive and long-term care. Caring for those with the virus therefore involves both physical care - feeding, cleaning and providing medicine to cure opportunistic infections - and emotional support. Many of those caring for AIDS patients find that it is a full-time occupation, which imposes great stresses on the carer's body, mind and finances.
Files to download:
10444_men_care_economy_19sept2008[1].pdf - 152529 KBMore information about this resource:
| Publisher | United Nations Division for the Advancement of Women |
| Year of publication | 2008 |
| Online | Yes |
| Place of Publication | New York |
Is this information incorrect? Please click here to let us know.
Comments
This article contains no comments
Add a Comment
Other Programs
GMDC
SADC and Gender Protocol
Gender Justice
Gender and Media
Gender and Governance
