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Current HIV/AIDS Reports
Erschienen in: Current HIV/AIDS Reports 1/2013

01.03.2013 | The Science of Prevention (S Kalichman, Section Editor)

Intersecting Epidemics Among Pregnant Women: Alcohol Use, Interpersonal Violence, and HIV Infection in South Africa

verfasst von: Beth S. Russell, Lisa A. Eaton, Petal Petersen-Williams

Erschienen in: Current HIV/AIDS Reports | Ausgabe 1/2013

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Abstract

A critical factor for understanding negative health outcomes is acknowledging the synergistic quality that clusters of health problems create. An important step in addressing clusters of health problems involves gaining an awareness of the contextual factors that connect them. This paper considers the intersection of 3 mutually reinforcing health problems: alcohol use, interpersonal violence (IPV), and HIV infection among pregnant women residing in South Africa. We explore how SAVA (substance abuse, violence and AIDS) - a syndemics related theory - underscores the dire need to intervene in various areas of psycho-social health and general well-being. Based on World Health Organization data, we highlight the remarkably high rates of alcohol use, IPV, and HIV infection among South African women compared with women residing in other countries around the world. We conclude by highlighting the need for improved recognition of the intersection of these epidemics and for improved surveillance of the prevalence of alcohol use among pregnant women. Finally, based on the literature reviewed, we provide recommendations for future interventions.
Fußnoten
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The terms “white,” “black,” and “coloured” in South Africa, refer to demographic markers and do not signify inherent characteristics. They refer to people of European, African and mixed (African, European and/or Asian) ancestry, respectively. The continued use of these markers in South Africa is important for monitoring improvements in health and socio-economic disparities, identifying vulnerable sections of the population, and planning effective prevention and intervention programs.
 
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Metadaten
Titel
Intersecting Epidemics Among Pregnant Women: Alcohol Use, Interpersonal Violence, and HIV Infection in South Africa
verfasst von
Beth S. Russell
Lisa A. Eaton
Petal Petersen-Williams
Publikationsdatum
01.03.2013
Verlag
Current Science Inc.
Erschienen in
Current HIV/AIDS Reports / Ausgabe 1/2013
Print ISSN: 1548-3568
Elektronische ISSN: 1548-3576
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11904-012-0145-5

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