Posted by: Laura February 15, 2006
HIV and AIDS in Nepal
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I agree with Nepaali. As I mentioned above, the socio economic factor coupled with lack of awareness and education is the biggest hurdle. -The people (like counsellor,peer educators,facilitator,medical personnel etc) who have direct access to the target client do not want to be seen with them in public. -Couples/parents are scared to ask medical records. -AIDS which is no longer a protitute disease cannot be spoken aloud. -Prostitutes have greater bargaining power than housewives regarding safe sex because they can kick out the client but a wife can't kick their husband. -Total apathy on the government side regarding this looming danger.
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