AIDS-Related Beliefs and Behaviours of Students: Evidence from Two Countries (Zimbabwe and Nigeria)

Akande, Adebowale

doi:10.1080/02673843.1994.9747742

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“…The importance of a supportive environment of peers and social networks for condom use has been highlighted in past research which corroborates our study finding [14,[32][33][34]. This indicates that not only the personal motivation level of an individual, but also the perception that condom use is encouraged and approved by the people in the surroundings is important for consistent condom use.…”

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Psychosocial Correlates of HIV-related Sexual Risk Factors among Male Clients in Southern India

Roy¹,

Mahapatra²,

Bhanot³

et al. 2012

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Psychosocial theories suggest that individuals' behavior is a reflect ion of their intention and ability to carry out a typical behavior. Th is study proposes to examine the psychosocial correlates of HIV-related sexual risk factor among male clients of female sex workers (FSWs). Data were used from a cross-sectional survey, collected using two-stage sampling, conducted among 2382 clients of FSWs in four states of India in November 2008. Clients were males who had engaged in paid sex with a FSW in the 12 months preceding the survey. Multiple logistic regression models were fitted to assess the effect of d ifferent psychosocial measure on HIV-related sexual risk factors: mu ltiple sexual partners, inconsistent condom use and self reported sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The odds of inconsistent condom use with FSWs was more among clients with low self-efficacy (Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR): 2.2, 95% Confidence Interval (CI): 1.7-3.0), lo w perceived social support (AOR: 1.8, 95% CI: 1.3-2.6), lo w perceived personal norms (AOR: 1.7, 95% CI: 1.2-2.3) and lo w perceived access to condoms (AOR: 1.5, 95% CI: 1.1-2.0) than others. Similarly, experience of STI-related symptoms in the last 12 months was associated with low self-efficacy, low perceived social support and low perceived vulnerability. Findings highlight strong influence of psychosocial attitudes on HIV-related sexual risk factors among male clients of FSWs, suggesting the need for designing HIV p revention strategies to address psychosocial issues like self-efficacy, vulnerability and social support.

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Psychosocial Correlates of HIV-related Sexual Risk Factors among Male Clients in Southern India

Roy¹,

Mahapatra²,

Bhanot³

et al. 2012

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“…The use of condoms is higher among unmarried than among married individuals and also among men than among women (Adih & Alexander, 1999;Akande, 1994;Karim, Magnani, Morgan, & Bond, 2003). Women in SSA find it difficult to suggest condom use since it is seen as questioning male authority (Fox et al, 2007;Machel, 2001).…”

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Norms and practices within marriage which shape gender roles, HIV/AIDS risk and risk reduction strategies in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique

Bandali

2011

AIDS Care

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Despite increasing HIV/AIDS rates among married individuals, minimal research has been conducted on how men and women respond to risk in a marriage. This paper examines strategies used by married individuals to combat HIV/AIDS risk against prevailing gender norms. Qualitative data were gathered in four villages of Cabo Delgado province, Mozambique. Group discussions were held with 160 men and women to explore gender norms, HIV/AIDS knowledge and risk determinants. From the group discussions, 29 individuals were selected for further in-depth interviews to explore relationships between gender norms and risk reduction efforts within marriages. Findings illustrate how infidelity and social limitations placed on condom use not only increase HIV/AIDS risk but also entrench gender disparities. Although power differences between genders can make it difficult to negotiate safe sex, men and women are taking measures to reduce perceived HIV/AIDS risk in their marriage. Married men are reconstructing norms and taking responsibility to protect their family from HIV/AIDS by remaining faithful. For women, responses to HIV/AIDS risk in a marriage are more closely related to their ability to generate an income. Financially dependent women tend to leave a risky marriage altogether in contrast to financially autonomous women who will negotiate condom use with their husband. Factors such as experience with a risky partner, the desire to maintain a good social standing, fear of HIV/AIDS acquisition and parental guidance and support influence men and women to reduce perceived HIV/AIDS risk, despite constraining gender norms and power imbalances in a marriage. Nuanced understandings of the ways in which men and women are already taking measures to decrease noted HIV/AIDS risk, despite gender norms that make this a challenge, should be incorporated into localised responses.

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“…Several studies of condom use among African youth suggest that condom use is associated with risk perception [10,11] , self-efficacy-the belief that one can design and execute a specific behavior [11][12][13], and perceptions of social support for their actions [10,11,14,15]. Negative perceptions about condoms-that they are ineffective, decrease sexual pleasure, and suggest untrustworthiness of a partner-are also reported to be associated with lower condom use [16,17].…”

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The impact on condom use of the “100% Jeune” social marketing program in Cameroon

Meekers

Agha

Klein

2005

Journal of Adolescent Health

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AIDS-Related Beliefs and Behaviours of Students: Evidence from Two Countries (Zimbabwe and Nigeria)

Cited by 24 publications

References 9 publications

Psychosocial Correlates of HIV-related Sexual Risk Factors among Male Clients in Southern India

Psychosocial Correlates of HIV-related Sexual Risk Factors among Male Clients in Southern India

Norms and practices within marriage which shape gender roles, HIV/AIDS risk and risk reduction strategies in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique

The impact on condom use of the “100% Jeune” social marketing program in Cameroon

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