@article{ref1,
title="Alcohol abuse, gender-based violence and HIV/AIDS in Botswana: establishing the link based on empirical evidence",
journal="SAHARA journal",
year="2005",
author="Phorano, Odireleng and Nthomang, Keitseope and Ntseane, Dolly",
volume="2",
number="1",
pages="188-202",
abstract="The existence of gender-based violence has been a source of concern within the public and private sectors as well as civil society organisations in Botswana. The present study investigated the link between alcohol abuse, gender-based violence and HIV/AIDS. Further, it attempted to unravel the often unquestioned assumption that gender-based violence is perpetuated by cultural practices. Case study qualitative methodology was used to gather data for the study. A sample of 20 cases was selected purposively from five women's non-governmental organisations. In addition, in-depth interviews were conducted with agency coordinators, social workers, police commanders and police officers. The findings of the study revealed a relationship between alcohol abuse and gender-based violence, which makes victims vulnerable to HIV infection. From the findings, it is recommended that gender-based programmes be established to sensitise people about the link between alcohol abuse, gender-based violence and HIV/AIDS.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1729-0376",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}