Alcohol and high-risk sexual behaviors in Botswana
... The results argue for the need to deal with alcohol abuse within HIV prevention programs in African countries. Strategies to do this could include education campaigns that target both alcohol use and HIV in schools and in social venues, including beer halls. As the researchers stress, any strategy must consider the cultural and social significance of alcohol use (in Botswana...HIV-infected adults in Botswana respond positively to ARV therapy public treatment program
Boston, MA With preliminary results from a study in Botswana, Harvard School of Public Health researchers have found that people with HIV-1 subtype C in resource-poor settings, who receive antiretroviral (ARV) therapy, can achieve comparable results to those in the developed world. A fully supported health care delivery system and infrastructure help ensure this success, according to data publi...