Alcohol abuse, gender-based violence and HIV/AIDS in Botswana: establishing the link based on empirical evidence
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Authors
Phorano, Odireleng
Nthomang, Keitseope
Ntseane, Dolly
Issue Date
2012-02-28
Type
Article
Language
en_US
Keywords
Gender-Based Violence , Alcohol Abuse , HIV/AIDS , Botswana , Poverty , NGOs.
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Abstract
The existence of gender-based violence has been a source of concern within the public and private sectors as well as civil society organisations in Botswana. The present study investigated the link between alcohol abuse, gender-based violence and HIV/AIDS. Further, it attempted to unravel the often unquestioned assumption that gender-based violence is perpetuated by cultural practices. Case study qualitative methodology was used to gather data for the study. A sample of 20 cases was selected purposively from five women's non-governmental organisations. In addition, in-depth interviews were conducted with agency coordinators, social workers, police commanders and police officers. The findings of the study revealed a relationship between alcohol abuse and gender-based violence, which makes victims vulnerable to HIV infection. From the findings, it is recommended that gender-based programmes be established to sensitise people about the link between alcohol abuse, gender-based violence and HIV/AIDS.
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Citation
Phorano, O., Nthomang, K., & Ntseane, D. (2005). Alcohol abuse, gender-based violence and HIV/AIDS in Botswana: establishing the link based on empirical evidence. SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance, 2(1), 188–202. https://doi.org/10.1080/17290376.2005.9724842
Publisher
Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance