Socio-cultural and economic aspects of AIDS in Uganda: a review.

AIDS is long-established in Uganda; prevalence rates are high. Most transmission is by heterosexual intercourse, and has been associated with population movements, especially of traders. Treatment resources are very limited and expensive. Some sexual practices inhibit contraceptive use. Attitudes towards AIDS and its testing reveal contradictions, although contraceptive knowledge is widespread. Folk beliefs have not been studied. Government guidelines have been produced, although these do not inform clinical attitudes. Indications suggest that prevalence in the long-term may be decreasing.