Navigating HIV prevention policy and Islam in Malaysia: contention, compatibility or reconciliation? Findings from in-depth interviews among key stakeholders

Abstract Background Malaysia is a multicultural society, predominantly composed of a Muslim majority population, where Islam is influential. Malaysia has a concentrated HIV epidemic amongst high risk groups, such as, Intravenous Drug Users (IVDU), sex workers, transgender women and Men who have sex...

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Main Authors: Sima Barmania, Syed Mohamed Aljunid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
HIV
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3247-y