The reason why I am struggling with this is because I personally do not believe that promiscuity on its own increases the risk of getting HIV. It has to be said that promiscuity in an environment where there is high HIV prevalence rate would definitely increase the possibility of getting infected with HIV.
Although I have not done research to support me in this my experience of living in Zimbabwe and in the UK supports my view on this. For instance, where I live (UK) I have come across several people who have children with different partners (a sign that they had unprotected sex, including teenagers) but it does not appear that HIV/AIDS is an issue. I would like to be proven wrong on this. Whereas in Zimbabwe the chances are one who has more than one partner who he or she has unprotected sex with, they are likely to get it. I do admit HIV is an issue around the world as every life is worth saving.
It is unfortunate that it takes economic decline for Zimbabweans to modify their behaviour in as far as 'small houses is concerned' There is a plethora of research being carried out on HIV in Zimbabwe but I think there is need for a study on the difference between susceptibility of black people in getting HIV as compared to their white counterparts. This sort of research may exist but obviously as evidenced by statements here I am ignorant of it. There have been a lot of cases tried in the courts of law here in the UK where the Black person is alleged to have infected their white girlfriend of HIV (knowingly and unknowingly.) Most recent local paper Coventry-paper reported that there is an increase of spread of HIV among black Africans - I would imagine this was compared with their counterparts the majority (white population). This may sound as a race issue but I write with no intention to cause any distress to those who may think it is and would apologise if it is offensive to anybody. I am black African myself and can't help making the comparison.
