Are women at greater risk of getting infected with HIV?
Yes. Women are more vulnerable to HIV infection for two broad reasons: • Their mucosal surface is larger hence increasing the risk of spreading HIV infection easily. • They completely lack control over their body and sexuality. Women are not “supposed” to talk about sex, sexuality, negotiate the use of condom or any other safe sex practice with their partners and cannot say “no” when they do not desire to have sex. This all leads to the sexual, social and economical vulnerability of women.
