Islam and health policies related to HIV prevention in Malaysia

• Main Authors: Barmania, Sima (Author), Reiss, Michael Jonathan 1958- (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Cham, Switzerland Springer 2018
• Series: SpringerBriefs in public health
• Subjects: HIV Infections > prevention & control; Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome > prevention & control; Religion and Medicine; Islam; Health Policy
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• Physical Description: xii, 95 pages 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9783319689081; 3319689088

This salient text presents a culturally aware public health approach to the HIV epidemic in Malaysia, a country emblematic of the Muslim world's response to the crisis. It explores complex interactions of religion with health as a source of coping as well as stigma and denial, particularly as Islam plays a central role in Malaysian culture, politics, and policy. At the heart of the book, a groundbreaking study analyzes attitudes and behaviors toward prevention among diverse people living with HIV, faith leaders, and government health officials. From these findings, readers gain insight into how health professionals, policymakers, and organizations can create appropriate prevention programs in Malaysia, with implications for other Muslim countries