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Microfinance and HIV/AIDS Prevention: Assessing its Promise and Limitations

Authors: Shari L. Dworkin, Kim Blankenship

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 3/2009

Abstract

Researchers increasingly argue that poverty and gender inequality exacerbate the spread of HIV/AIDS and that economic empowerment can therefore assist in the prevention and mitigation of the disease, particularly for women. This paper critically evaluates such claims. First, we examine the promises and limits of integrated HIV/AIDS prevention and microfinance programs by examining the available evidence base. We then propose future research agendas and next steps that may help to clear current ambiguities about the potential for economic programs to contribute to HIV/AIDS risk reduction efforts.

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Title: Microfinance and HIV/AIDS Prevention: Assessing its Promise and Limitations
Authors: Shari L. Dworkin
Kim Blankenship
Publication date: 01-06-2009
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: AIDS and Behavior / Issue 3/2009
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-009-9532-3

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