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The HIV AIDS epidemic in Sub Saharan Africa affects 25 6 million individuals In this research proposal I intend to focus on the lasting impact that the Catholic Church's official discouragement of condom usage has had on the effective treatment and prevention of HIV AIDS in the region of Sub Saharan Africa Scholars have observed a paradox of low condom use in high HIV risk areas Most health organisations heavily recommend the use of male latex condoms in the prevention of HIV infection In consideration of the Catholic Church s prevalence and exponential growth in the region in conjunction with its soft power and institutional links to aid organisations much circumstantial reasoning has attributed this paradox in part to the teachings and actions of the Catholic Church It is recognised that the HIV AIDS global pandemic is the single largest public health issue in the world Therefore I think it is important that actors such as national governments aid and health organisations and other healthcare services have access to detailed research which explores all aspects of the epidemic including both individual sexuality on which most existing research is focused as well as the often overlooked impact of cultural and societal norms that affect sexual practices and sexual health awareness
