Islam and Health Policies Related to HIV Prevention in Malaysia, 1st ed. 2018 SpringerBriefs in Public Health Series
Auteurs : Barmania Sima, Reiss Michael J.
This salient text presents a culturally aware public health approach to the HIV epidemic in Malaysia, a country emblematic of the Muslim world's response to the crisis. It explores complex interactions of religion with health as a source of coping as well as stigma and denial, particularly as Islam plays a central role in Malaysian culture, politics, and policy. At the heart of the book, a groundbreaking study analyzes attitudes and behaviors toward prevention among diverse people living with HIV, faith leaders, and government health officials. From these findings, readers gain insight into how health professionals, policymakers, and organizations can create appropriate prevention programs in Malaysia, with implications for other Muslim countries.
This timely volume:
- Situates Malaysia and the Asian Pacific region in the context of the HIV epidemic.
- Analyzes ways Islamic beliefs can shape perceptions of HIV and prevention policy.
- Reviews a unique study of stakeholder opinions and practices regarding HIV.
- Discusses the consequences of Islamic rulings on sex outside marriage.
- Offers recommendations for effective HIV prevention practice and policy.
Islam and Health Policies Related to HIV Prevention in Malaysia is of immediate relevance to researchers studying HIV prevention, social aspects of religion, sexuality, and sex education. Policymakers in health promotion and health education as well as graduate students in sex education, sociology, psychology, and cultural studies should also find it useful.
Chapter 1: Context.- Chapter 2: What is known to date.- Chapter 3: Methods.- Chapter 4: Findings.- Chapter 5: Discussion.- Chapter 6: Conclusions and recommendations.
A former director of Education at the Royal Society, the inaugural editor of the academic journal Sex Education, and former specialist adviser to the House of Commons Education Committee PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education) Inquiry, he is also a priest in the Church of England and president of the International Society for Science and Religion. His research and consu
Date de parution : 11-2017
Ouvrage de 95 p.
15.5x23.5 cm
Thèmes d’Islam and Health Policies Related to HIV Prevention in... :
Mots-clés :
HIV prevention strategies; HIV knowledge; AIDS; sex education; Islam; sociology of religion; men who have sex with men (MSM); sex workers; transgender issues; people living with HIV (PLWH); health education; Malaysia; health policy; cultural and religious sensitivity; sex outside marriage; health and well-being; intersection of HIV and religion; religion and health