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Prevention/Epidemiology Christian Science Monitor Examines Ugandan Efforts to Address Traditional Customs That Put Women at Risk of HIV/AIDSDecember 17, 2004 The Christian Science Monitor on Friday examined Ugandan efforts to address traditional customs that put women at risk of contracting HIV. A combination of "pressures" that confront African women and girls -- including a lack of economic, legal and cultural power -- leave them unable to protect themselves from HIV. "Boosting women's economic opportunities and social power should be seen as part and parcel of potentially successful and sustainable AIDS strategies," according to a recent UNAIDS report, titled "AIDS Epidemic Update 2004." Current Ugandan legislation would examine several traditions -- including polygamy, marital rape and bride price -- that can fuel the spread of HIV (McLaughlin, Christian Science Monitor, 12/17). The complete article is available online. Back to other news for December 17, 2004
 This article was provided by Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. It is a part of the publication Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report. Visit the Kaiser Family Foundation's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
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