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The role of tertiary institutions in the HIV/AIDS epidemic

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Abstract

The scourge of HIV/AIDS has affected all aspects of South African society. For the university-aged population, a number of factors have contributed to making the crisis particularly acute. This chapter highlights specific challenges faced by tertiary institutions in South Africa. In addition, a number of programmes developed specifically at the University of Cape Town that directly target university-age students are discussed.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAIDS and South Africa
Subtitle of host publicationThe Social Expression of a Pandemic
EditorsKyle D. Kauffman, David L. Lindauer
Place of PublicationNew York NY USA
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
Chapter8
Pages161-175
Number of pages15
Edition1st
ISBN (Electronic)9780230523517
ISBN (Print)9781403932563, 9781403918888
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2004
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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