The purpose of this seminar is to promote dialogue regarding cultural practices such as polygamy in preventing the spread of HIV.
The discussion is informed by the results of a study conducted in Botswana titled: ‘The influence of cultural practices of Batswana people in relation to the transmission of HIV and AIDS in Botswana'. The aim was to establish whether cultural practices can protect people from the spread of HIV and AIDS in Botswana. The methodology employed was a combined quantitative- qualitative research approach through focus groups and structured interviews. The results indicated that cultural practices are still very significant in communities and that some of them could prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS. Venues: HSRC Cape Town
12th Floor, Plein Park Building (Opposite Revenue Office)
Plein Street, Cape Town
Contact Vuyo Ngxubaza,on +27 (0)21 466 8004 Fax +27 (0)21 461 0299 HSRC Durban
First floor HSRC boardroom
750 Francois Road, Ntuthuko Junction, PODS 5 and 6
Cato Manor, Durban
Contact Johannes Khoele on +27 (0)31 242 5400 HSRC Pretoria
Video Conference Room
1st floor, HSRC Library
HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street Pretoria
Contact Arlene Grossberg on +27 (0)12 302 2811
or Baby Twala on +27 (0)12 302 2368 |
