Overcoming barriers to delivery of effective health services for fisherfolk
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Abstract:
The mobility of fishermen and fish traders, long absences from home, cash incomes in the context of poverty, gender inequality, easy availability of commercial sex in ports and at landing stations, and a masculine culture that condones or encourages casual sexual encounters have been highlighted as increasing vulnerability to infection. These same life-style characteristics of fishermen also affect attitudes and access to treatment.
Authors:
Seeley, J.
,
Allison, E.
Category:
Research
End Page:
24
Serial number:
1
ISSN:
[1871-7551]
Journal:
Exchange on HIV/AIDS, sexuality and gender
Keywords:
HIV and AIDS
,
men
,
labour
,
disease prevention and control
,
health services
Language:
eng
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
Year:
2005
Right:
© 2005 KIT
Subject:
Health and Nutrition
Start Page:
23
Title:
Overcoming barriers to delivery of effective health services for fisherfolk