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Routledge AIDS, Behavior, and Culture - Anthropology Book

Name: Routledge AIDS, Behavior, and Culture - Anthropology Book
Brand: Routledge
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AIDS, Behavior, and Culture offers a fresh look at HIV prevention strategies. In this work, authors Green and Ruark challenge current global industry standards by proposing a different framework for understanding effective prevention methods. The book focuses on a behavior-based approach to help combat the spread of HIV. Instead of relying on high-tech solutions, the text argues that successful programs are often low cost and low tech. These programs work best when they are locally based and built upon existing cultural structures. By focusing on fundamental behavioral changes, such as abstinence, delaying sex, faithfulness, and stopping injection drug use, these methods aim to create lasting impact. This book is an essential resource for those studying the intersection of anthropology and public health. It provides a detailed analysis of how social and cultural factors influence health outcomes, making it a valuable addition to any collection of medical and social science literature.

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Provides an alternative framework for HIV prevention by focusing on a behavior-based approach rather than global industry standards.

Explores the effectiveness of fundamental behavioral changes like abstinence, faithfulness, and the cessation of injection drug use.

Discusses how successful prevention programs utilize low cost and low tech methods to reach communities effectively.

Highlights the importance of building prevention strategies around existing cultural structures and local community needs.

Serves as a scholarly resource for students and professionals in anthropology, sociology, and medical social sciences.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 159874478X
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 January 2011
Listed Since: 20 November 2009

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