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Discusses how the health of many Black women is affected in a negative way by factors such as gender, culture, poverty, racism, and increased risk of certain diseases. Describes how some Black women do not have access to culturally competent healthcare – that is, healthcare that meets their social, cultural and linguistic needs.

Examines the relationship between violence, engagement in risk behaviours, HIV exposure, and economic conditions.

Argues that a gender-based analysis framework is needed to evaluate responses to the HIV pandemic's gender dimensions.

Reports on a study that is examining the HIV-positive women's emotional and social support needs.

Reports on a study that explored the sexual health information and service needs of young adults beyond adolescence (ages 19-30).

Describes the results of a study that explored young heterosexual males' perceptions of sexual behaviours, roles, and responsibilities, and determined obstacles and gaps in their sexual health decision-making. Includes recommendations.

Argues that breasfeeding should not be seen soley as risky behaviour when looking and studying women, HIV transmission and child survival.

Examines the ways in which sex and gender function to make women and girls susceptible to HIV.

Discusses how deinstitutionalization affects men and women differently and what kind of unique needs arise when people are relocated to new communities.

Discusses the sex- and gender-specific issues regarding women and mental health, substance use and addition.