T and necessity, while multiple sexual partners are part of the tradition [27]. There is a need to understand socially constructed ideas of gender issues as they relate to sexual behaviour [28] which may help to find solutions for prevention and for the care of PLWHA. Despite the fact that studies show that there is discrimination against males living with HIV/AIDS [29], and especially against mal
Hospital bills. Women with HIV/AIDS in particular are therefore in a disadvantaged position with regard to the care they receive. Conclusion: Despite the fact that men and women with HIV/AIDS suffer the same illness, clear disparities are apparent in the negative reaction women and men living with HIV/AIDS experience in society. We show that women's generally low status in society contributes to t
Among females aged 15-24 years was* Correspondence: ngozicmbonu@yahoo.comDepartment of Health Promotion, School of Public Health and Primary Care CAPHRI Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, PO Box 616, Maastricht 6200 MD, The NetherlandsFull list of author information is available at the end of the article2.3 in 2008 while the prevalence rate among males aged 15-2
Among females aged 15-24 years was* Correspondence: ngozicmbonu@yahoo.comDepartment of Health Promotion, School of Public Health and Primary Care CAPHRI Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, PO Box 616, Maastricht 6200 MD, The NetherlandsFull list of author information is available at the end of the article2.3 in 2008 while the prevalence rate among males aged 15-2
Bservient and gentle [25]. The gender roles in some cases are so well defined that if the males should go into areas meant for females, it is regarded as abomination [25]. Amadiume argues that the traditional gender roles and systems in Nigeria, have been eroded with the changes over time [14], leaving poor women in even more vulnerable positions. While not all cultures have such clearly defined g
Among females aged 15-24 years was* Correspondence: ngozicmbonu@yahoo.comDepartment of Health Promotion, School of Public Health and Primary Care CAPHRI Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, PO Box 616, Maastricht 6200 MD, The NetherlandsFull list of author information is available at the end of the article2.3 in 2008 while the prevalence rate among males aged 15-2
Arriage, men's extramarital, sex, and HIV risk in South Eastern Nigeria. Am J Public Health 2007, 97:997-1005. Desilva MB, Merry SP, Fischer PR, Rohrer JE, Isichei CO, Cha SS: Youth, unemployment, and male gender predict mortality in AIDS patients started on HAART in Nigeria. AIDS Care 2009, 21:70-77.42. Oyediran K, Isiugo-Abanihe UC, Feyisetan BJ, Ishola GP: Prevalence of and factors associated w
Archal system in Nigeria [13], often in juxtaposition in the form of matricentric structures [14], patriarchy remains the dominant ideology [15]. Furthermore, a recent United Nations Development report shows that gender inequality in Nigeria is fuelled by socio-cultural practices, patriarchy among other reasons [16]. The patriarchal system in Nigeria uses inheritance customs to place women at a re