| epidemic in ghana: "a very distinct profile". | sentinel surveillance for hiv among pregnant women in ghana in 1992 pointed to an hiv prevalence of 3.2% in koforidua and 4.2% in kumasi; prevalence of 18%, however, was observed in rural agomanya in the eastern region of the country. this relatively and absolutely high prevalence of hiv infection in the eastern region is closely related to the emigration of women to cote d'ivoire for work as prostitutes, and their ultimate return to their home villages in eastern ghana. it is hypothesized tha ... | 1995 | 12289034 |