Main description:

This book addresses an issue of international, national and local importance-HIV/AIDS-an issue where the predominant attention is on the humanitarian and developmental catastrophe that it is accused of leading to, particularly in the developing world. The book, based on a first-of-its-kind study conducted in Goa (India), will be of great assistance to researchers as well as policy makers. It will assist policy makers in assessing the (in)adequacy of the measures taken by the government, NGOs and donors in combating the scourge of HIV/AIDS.

Contents:

List of Tables
List of Figures
List of Abbreviations and Acronyms
Preface
Acknowledgements
About HIV/AIDS
Income and Employment
Inflow and Outflow of Household Income
Health and Medical Expenditure
The Way Ahead
Appendix I: Sample Profile
Appendix II: Income and Employment
Appendix III: About the Study
Glossary
References
Index