TY - JOUR T1 - The profile and context of the epidemics of sexually transmitted infections including HIV in Zimbabwe JF - Sexually Transmitted Infections JO - Sex Transm Infect SP - i40 LP - i46 DO - 10.1136/sti.78.suppl_1.i40 VL - 78 IS - suppl 1 AU - J Decosas AU - N Padian Y1 - 2002/04/01 UR - http://sti.bmj.com/content/78/suppl_1/i40.abstract N2 - Zimbabwe has widespread and widely disseminated epidemics of most major sexually transmitted infections (STI) including HIV. This epidemiological situation is examined from a broad historical perspective, exploring the interactions between the population incidence of STI and the social profile of the country. The results suggest opportunities for upstream prevention efforts. Examples of these include: integration of prevention with care and social support; increasing general communication and openness about sexuality; economic support initiatives including income generating and micro-credit programmes, offering living accommodations for families in cities, mines, and military camps; and programmes focusing on adolescents before they become sexually active. ER -