Erratum to: Total Lymphocyte Count as surrogate marker for CD4 Cell Count in HIV-Infected Individuals in Gondar University Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

Wondimeneh, Yitayih; Ferede, Getachew; Yismaw, Gizachew; Muluye, Dagnachew; Alem, Meseret; Asfaw, Fanaye

doi:10.1186/1742-6405-10-2

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“…The same men then infect their elderly female partners after having unprotected sex with younger females (Smith 2002 ). Older women are further at higher risk of contracting HIV because of menopausal changes in the vaginal mucosa, increasing the likelihood of trauma and sexually transmitted diseases (Nguyen & Holodniy 2008 ; Ramjee & Daniels 2013 ). Although physiology heightens women’s risk of transmission, it is women’s relative lack of power over their bodies and sexual lives, supported and reinforced by their social and economic inequality, that renders them vulnerable to contracting HIV and having to cope with HIV/AIDS (Gupta & Weiss 1996 ).…”

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Exploring gender perceptions of risk of HIV infection and related behaviour among elderly men and women of Ga-Rankuwa, Gauteng Province, South Africa

Lekalakala-Mokgele

2016

SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS

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The literature shows that there are important differences between women and men in the underlying mechanisms of transmission of HIV infection and AIDS, as well as in the social and economic consequences of HIV/AIDS. These stem from sexual behaviour and socially constructed ‘gender’ differences between women and men in roles and responsibilities. Despite the fact that numerous gender-related sociocultural factors influence HIV/AIDS protective behaviours, little gender specificity is included in HIV prevention among the elderly. In order to close this gap, this study explored gender-related perceptions of risk of HIV infection among elderly men and women of Ga-Rankuwa in Gauteng Province, South Africa. This qualitative study used purposive sampling to conduct three focus group interviews with 22 women and 10 men who were above 60 years of age. Findings revealed that both genders blame each other for the spreading of HIV/AIDS. Male participants displayed the tendency to have multiple partners, whereas females accepted that males are promiscuous. Mixed perceptions about disclosure of HIV status were found. Condom use was a challenge, as men did not know how to introduce it with their wives, and some female participants indicated that men are resistant to using condoms. The elderly men also believed that women will have sex in exchange for money. It is concluded that there is a need for substantial behaviour change among both elderly males and females, which should address gender power relations. More in-depth and extensive research in this area is recommended.

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confidence: 99%