Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights Health workers views on the constitution In response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic, 13% of health professionals noted the need to increase availability and accessibility of ARVs to patients while 2% of would want a constitution providing a framework for protection where their human rights are likely to be violated. Underlying Determinants of Health Underlying Determinants of Health Percentage of participants 50 40 30 20 10 0 Maternal, Child and Reproductive Health Health Environment and Healthy Working Conditions Adequate supply of safe water, basic sanitation, housing, food and nutrition Underlying Determinants of Health Maternal, Child and Reproductive Health 21% of the total number of participants feels there must be special provisions for improving child and maternal health as well as sexual and reproductive health services. The constitution should guarantee availability of ante and post-natal health care for women and the availability of family planning. 8% of respondents who made comments on maternal and child health feel immunisation should be made mandatory to ensure that all children enjoy their right to health. 58% of those call for free ante and post natal and child health care. Respondents believe the constitution must also provide protection of women from domestic violence. Violence against women is a widespread cause of physical and psychological harm or suffering among women, as well as a violation of their right to health. Page|8