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Library ID	116 added 12/7/10
Title	The Socio-Economic Impact of HIV/AIDS in Swaziland
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Link	http://gametlibrary.worldbank.org/FILES/1619_Socio-economic%20Impact%20of%20AIDS%20-%20Swaziland.pdf
Author(s)	Whiteside, A. Andrade, C. Arrehag, L. Dlamini, S. Ginindza, T. Parikh, Anokhi.
Document Date	1/1/2006
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Country/Region	Swaziland
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Summary	This study seeks to understand the impact of HIV/AIDS on the socio-economic fabric of the Kingdom of Swaziland. With Antenatal Clinic (ANC) prevalence rates among women aged 15-49 recorded at 42.6% in 2004, Swaziland has one of the highest HIV/AIDS prevalence rates in the world and, consequently, also faces one of the biggest challenges in mitigating its effects. The overall level of infection is still increasing, albeit at slower rates than in the earlier stages of the epidemic. In light of the corresponding growing burden of HIV/AIDS and the increasing number of AIDS deaths, this study aims to investigate the multiple and concurrent ways in which HIV/AIDS is affecting Swaziland. To capture a comprehensive picture of the current situation, this study was conducted by collecting and reviewing existing literature (including both published and grey literature) supplemented by interviews with key informants.