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Record Nr.

UNINA9910300458003321

Autore

Barmania Sima

Titolo

Islam and Health Policies Related to HIV Prevention in Malaysia / / by Sima Barmania, Michael J. Reiss

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2018

ISBN

3-319-68909-6

Edizione

[1st ed. 2018.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XII, 95 p.)

Collana

SpringerBriefs in Public Health, , 2192-3698

Disciplina

616.97920096623

Soggetti

Health promotion

Health—Religious aspects

Medical policy

Islam

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Religion and Health

Health Policy

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Nota di contenuto

Chapter 1: Context -- Chapter 2: What is known to date -- Chapter 3: Methods -- Chapter 4: Findings -- Chapter 5: Discussion -- Chapter 6: Conclusions and recommendations.

Sommario/riassunto

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.