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26 July 2012

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South African study finds most women disclose HIV status to family, but far fewer to sexual partners

A study of HIV-positive people in the high-prevalence area of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa shows that a high proportion of people disclosed their HIV status to family members, generally immediately after diagnosis, but fewer disclosed their HIV status to partners.Findings from the study were reported at the 19th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012)in Washington.
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Keeping children in school shows impact on HIV risk behaviours in Kenya

Providing free school uniforms to enable children to stay in school, in addition to exposing primary school students to the national HIV/AIDS prevention curriculum, appeared to have a greater effect on reducing risky sexual behaviours among youth and in particular girls in Western Kenya than either intervention alone, Dr Vandana Sharma reported on Wednesday at the 19th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012) in Washington.
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