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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-07-01
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Series: | Emerging Themes in Epidemiology |
Online Access: | http://www.ete-online.com/content/5/1/11 |