Widespread rape does not directly appear to increase the overall HIV prevalence in conflict-affected countries: so now what?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is severely affected by HIV/AIDS and conflict. Sexual violence as a weapon of war has been associated with concerns about heightened HIV incidence among women. Widespread rape by combatants has been documente...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mills Edward, Joffres Michel R, Anema Aranka, Spiegel Paul B
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-07-01
Series:Emerging Themes in Epidemiology
Online Access:http://www.ete-online.com/content/5/1/11