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Socioeconomic Profile of Women living with HIV/AIDS

Author(s) Prof. Dr. Madhurima Verma, Dr. Dilraj Kaur
Country India
Abstract This study examines the socioeconomic profile of women living with HIV/AIDS (WLHA) in Ludhiana, Punjab, a group disproportionately affected due to gendered social norms, limited awareness, and structural inequalities. Based on a descriptive, cross-sectional design, data were collected from 67 HIV-positive women aged 15–60 years through in-depth, semi-structured interviews and a structured socio-demographic schedule. Variables studied included age, marital status, caste, religion, education, occupation, income, and social class. Findings indicate that the majority of respondents were in the 25–45 age group and that most were widowed or previously married, often learning about their HIV status only after the illness or death of their husbands. Early marriage, low educational attainment, poverty, and economic dependency emerged as key risk factors influencing women’s vulnerability to HIV, aligning with national and global research. Overall, the study highlights how gender, socioeconomic disadvantage, and cultural constraints intersect to shape women’s risk environments. The findings underscore the need for gender-sensitive prevention strategies, social protection measures, and targeted support for WLHA in India.
Keywords HIV/AIDS, women, socioeconomic profile, Ludhiana, vulnerability, India
Field Sociology
Published In Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-20
DOI https://doi.org/10.63363/aijfr.2025.v06i06.2394
Short DOI https://doi.org/hbg7dc
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