Sudanese women living in Victoria, Australia: health-information seeking behaviours and the availability, effectiveness and appropriateness of HIV/AIDS information

Abstract

The aim of this study was to understand the perceptions of Sudanese women regarding their potential vulnerability to HIV infection and their preferred sources of HIV-related information. The study was designed in consultation with members of the Sudanese community in Victoria, Australia. Semistructured interviews were undertaken with 11 Sudanese-born women who had migrated from Sudan and who were resident in Victoria. Thematic analysis revealed several key points: • The women considered that an important factor increasing their vulnerability to HIV infection was lack of access to education and awareness. • The women believed that this lack of access was largely due to socio-cultural barri..