KNOWLEDGE OF HIV TRANSMISSION AND SEXUAL BEHAVIOR AMONG ZIMBABWEAN ADOLESCENT FEMALES IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA

About the Book

It is universally agreed that HIV/AIDS constitutes one of the most serious threats to human life in our era. The immigration of Zimbabwean people into America plays a major role in the socialization of Zimbabwean adolescents. Zimbabwean adolescents are exposed to the Western culture of sexual socialization, which is different from the African culture. The social bonds and traditions that used to shape Zimbabwean young people’s behavior and help them make the transition to adulthood have weakened in the face of migrating to Western countries. The main problem is the transition and loss of cultural identity that affect Zimbabwean adolescents’ knowledge of HIV/AIDS transmission and sexual behavior.

About the Author

Dr. Loveness Mabhunu is a native of Zimbabwe. A recipient of Fulbright Scholarship, Delta Kappa Gamma World Fellowship, and IPS Scholarship, she graduated from the University of Zimbabwe with a BA HONS and MA in religious studies and PhD in women’s studies at Clark Atlanta University. Dr. Mabhunu has experience as a researcher in the following areas: women, girl child, and HIV/AIDS; traditional Zimbabwean culture and its relevance to HIV prevention; and women and religion. She has presented papers at conferences and seminars in Zimbabwe, Mexico City, and the United States. Dr. Mabhunu is also a motivational speaker. Her dream is to empower women throughout the world.