ABC messages for HIV prevention in Kenya: Clarity and confusion, barriers and facilitators

Pulerwitz, Julie; Lillie, Tiffany; Apicella, Louis; McCauley, Ann P.; Nelson, Tobey C.; Ochieng, Simon; Mwarogo, Peter; Kiragu, Karusa; Kunyanga, Edward

doi:10.31899/hiv2.1025

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“…Consistent with other research from Mozambique and a variety of settings in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond, this study found that power imbalances in relationships determine whether women will discuss safer sex. 1,20 –22 Many leading gender and human sexuality theorists 23 –26 highlight the coexistence of multiple forms of masculinity and femininity which can transcend sexes based on experiences. Such notions were reaffirmed in this study in the context of HIV risk reduction where at times, men reconstructed widely accepted forms of masculinity, such as the display of power by insisting on the use of protection with partners across various relationship types.…”

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HIV Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction Strategies in the Context of Prevailing Gender Norms in Rural Areas of Cabo Delgado, Mozambique

Bandali

2012

J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care

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Since minimal information exists on how individuals work within existing social norms to reduce HIV risk, this study explored the specific factors influencing men and women to reduce their HIV risk in the face of prevailing gender norms in rural villages of Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. Qualitative data were gathered from 160 participants through 29 in-depth interviews to explore gender norms, HIV risk determinants, and risk reduction responses. Results were analyzed using adaptations of grounded theory and constant comparative analysis. Men and women who actively take measures to decrease their risk of HIV infection associate a partner's acceptance of condom use and an HIV test as confirmation of emotional intimacy in the relationship. Other factors influencing risk reduction efforts include various levels of influence from family or peers, prior experience, relationship dynamics, and a reflection of broader personal outcomes.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

HIV Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction Strategies in the Context of Prevailing Gender Norms in Rural Areas of Cabo Delgado, Mozambique

Bandali

2012

J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care

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Voices unheard: Youth and sexuality in the wake of HIV prevention in Kenya

Njoroge

Olsson

Pertet³

et al. 2010

Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare

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Health Seeking Behavior for HIV/AIDS among Public College Community, Ethiopia; A Qualitative Study Using Behavioral Models

Doyore¹,

Chafo²,

Moges³

2015

J Clin Trials

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Background: Producing quality data for decision at all levels of the health communication is a global imperative. Following that, recently, many organizations are evaluating various prevention communications; however, adequate data has not been obtained. This study is aimed to explore factors that have impact on health seeking behavior for HIV/AIDS among public college community. Methods: Focus group discussions and in-depth interviews were conducted from March 1-30, 2012 with students, teachers and HIV mainstreaming heads in the three colleges of Hadiya Zone, Ethiopia. Data was captured using voice recorders, and field notes were transcribed verbatim from the local language into English. Key constructs and thematic frameworks were developed using the Extended Parallel Process Model (EPPM) and health belief model (HBM), and presented in narratives using the respondents own words. Results: Participants had very low self-susceptibility to HIV/AIDS but they claimed others as highly susceptible. Self-efficacy (confidence in performing the behaviour), and response efficacy (the belief of efficacious of the message) regarding acceptance of recommended preventive message were the most important correlates of the perception. Conclusion: Lack of awareness of self-susceptibility is a critical problem for adaptation of behavior. All the participants' agree seriousness of the problem which is not attached with using recommended methods. Selecting one recommended response hampered the others prevalence. For instance, low self-efficacy and response efficacy were the critical problems in condom use. Accesses to services for social marketing were poor for a variety of psycho-social and cultural reasons. Prior to the promotion of prevention programs, health service related factors that influence health seeking behaviour must be addressed through appropriate behaviour change communications.

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ABC messages for HIV prevention in Kenya: Clarity and confusion, barriers and facilitators

Cited by 5 publications

References 7 publications

HIV Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction Strategies in the Context of Prevailing Gender Norms in Rural Areas of Cabo Delgado, Mozambique

HIV Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction Strategies in the Context of Prevailing Gender Norms in Rural Areas of Cabo Delgado, Mozambique

Voices unheard: Youth and sexuality in the wake of HIV prevention in Kenya

Health Seeking Behavior for HIV/AIDS among Public College Community, Ethiopia; A Qualitative Study Using Behavioral Models

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