Exploring Risk Perceptions and Protective Behaviors

Zusatztext

Basotho wives of migrant workers in the rural areas of Lesotho generally hava a significant amount of knowledge on HIV/AIDS prevention and transmission. This seems to be attributable to efforts emanating from different sectors that are mandated to promote education on HIV/AIDS in an effort to raise awareness in the country that is ravaged by HIV/AIDS with a 25% prevalence rate, 26 AIDS-related deaths daily, and 52 new infections daily (Global AIDS update 2016). The knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS enables them to perceive the risk of contracting the virus, especially with their spouses living away from home where they may be engaging in risky sexual behaviors.

Autorenportrait

Mamello Ramothamo born and bred in Lesotho which is in the Southern Africa. I hold a Master's and Honor's Degree in Medical Sociology from the North West University in South Africa and a Bachelors Degree in Sociology and Social Anthropology from The National University of Lesotho. My researches have been mainly around issues of HIV/AIDS in Lesotho.

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