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- A woman is twice as likely as a man to get HIV infection during
vaginal sex (because the lining of the vagina provides a large
area of potential exposure to HIV-infected semen).
- Some diseases or disorders unique to women make HIV more
serious.
- Women may lack control in relationships.
- Scared to say no to sex
- Scared to insist their partner (husband or boyfriend) use a
condom
- Can’t talk to their partner about
- abstinence (not having sex)
- faithfulness (having only one sex partner)
- using condoms
- Don’t know if their partner is doing things that put him (and
therefore her) at risk for HIV
- Women may not earn much money, which makes it hard for them to pay
doctors or even get a ride to their doctor appointments. In extreme
instances, some women even end up trading sex for money or drugs.
- Women may have to find someone to take care of their children while
they go to the doctor.
- Women may be caregivers for others and not feel they have the time to
take care of themselves.
- Some women are even afraid to tell their doctors they have HIV, fearing
they won’t get good treatment.
Prevention and Challenge
| Women have unique issues and special challenges that make it harder for them to prevent HIV or take care of themselves if they have HIV.
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| Content Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Divisions of HIV/AIDS Prevention National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention |
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