Women, motherhood, and living with HIV/AIDS : an introduction

Pranee Liamputtong

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Abstract

This chapter sets the scene of this book. It provides a background understanding about women living with HIV/AIDS. It discusses salient issues concerning women who are mothers and the essence of having children as well as infant feeding practises. A gender lens perspective is also introduced as all chapters in the volume are argued to be situated within this approach. The chapter also introduces the book and it outlines details of all chapters which are included in the volume.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWomen, Motherhood and Living with HIV/AIDS: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
EditorsPranee Liamputtong
Place of PublicationNetherlands
PublisherSpringer
Pages1-24
Number of pages24
ISBN (Electronic)9789400758872
ISBN (Print)9789400758865
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013

Keywords

  • AIDS (disease)
  • HIV (viruses)
  • motherhood
  • women

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