Burgoyne Amy D, Drummond Peter D
School of Psychology, Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia.
Afr J Reprod Health. 2008 Aug;12(2):14-31.
Although most African people have heard of HIV and AIDS, there is still widespread misunderstanding about how HIV is spread, the consequences of infection, and how to protect against infection. The most vulnerable groups are poorly educated women, those from rural backgrounds, and women who are economically dependent on men. Lower levels of education, taboos associated with the discussion of sexuality and sexual health, the submissive role of women in a relationship, and male control of decision-making regarding sexual relations might explain why African women are less knowledgeable about HIV/AIDS than men. Although most African men and women are aware of the protective benefits of condoms, negative attitudes towards the acceptability and safety of condom use are widespread. More sexual health campaigns tailored to women, especially those with low education levels and those from rural areas, are needed to reduce the spread of HIV in Africa.
尽管大多数非洲人都听说过艾滋病毒和艾滋病，但对于艾滋病毒的传播方式、感染后果以及如何预防感染，仍然存在广泛的误解。最脆弱的群体是受教育程度低的妇女、农村背景的妇女以及经济上依赖男性的妇女。教育水平较低、与性及性健康讨论相关的禁忌、妇女在关系中的顺从角色以及男性对性关系决策的控制，可能解释了为什么非洲女性对艾滋病毒/艾滋病的了解不如男性。尽管大多数非洲男性和女性都意识到避孕套的保护作用，但对避孕套使用的可接受性和安全性持负面态度的情况却很普遍。需要开展更多针对女性，特别是教育水平低和农村地区女性的性健康宣传活动，以减少艾滋病毒在非洲的传播。
