Pushing frontiers : including the disabled in service provision
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Abstract:
People with disabilities (PWDs) are often excluded from HIV and AIDS education and care initiatives, partly due to the widespread perception that they are asexual. In reality they are just as sexually active as their non-disabled peers. At the same time, however, they are also often at much higher risk of sexual abuse from caregivers, partners and strangers who may see them as defenceless. Even where such abuse is reported, law enforcement officers and others in positions of authority tend to take it lightly.
Authors:
Opiyo Sati, W.
,
Tataryn, M.
Country:
Kenya
Category:
Practice
End Page:
6
Serial number:
1
ISSN:
[1871-7551]
Journal:
Exchange on HIV/AIDS, sexuality and gender
Keywords:
HIV and AIDS
,
disability
,
gender
,
aid programmes
Language:
eng
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
Year:
2009
Region:
East Africa
Right:
© 2009 KIT
Subject:
Health and Nutrition
Start Page:
5
Title:
Pushing frontiers : including the disabled in service provision