Understanding ethnic variations in HIV prevalence in Kenya: the role of cultural practices

Magadi, Monica; Gazimbi, Martin Marufu; Wafula, Charles; Kaseje, Margaret

doi:10.1080/13691058.2020.1734661

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“…Previous studies have reported that intimate partner violence, household conflict, and divorce were only predominant in inter-ethnic marriages (Fryer 2007;Hohman-Marriott and Amato 2008). Encapsulating this report is the knowledge that the choice of marriage in Africa is influenced by ethnicity and cultural practices (Magadi et al 2020). In addition, the type of marriage, size of family, and practices within the family are influenced by cultural practices.…”

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Trap in the Closet: Intra-Ethnic Marriage and Intimate Partner Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa

Oduaran

Chukwudeh

2021

Social Sciences

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Intimate partner violence is a threat to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 5 by 2030. The challenge of intimate partner violence is prevalent among immigrants. However, little is known about the peculiarity of intimate partner violence in intra-ethnic marriages, especially among immigrants within sub-Saharan Africa. This study examined the factors contributing to intimate partner violence among Senegalese immigrants who live in Nigeria. It also examined the extent of intimate partner violence in intra-ethnic marriages. Referrals and exponential non-discriminative snowball sampling were utilized to interview 20 participants. Results show that social factors such as gender norms, cultural norms, patriarchy, and economic challenges were the major factors contributing to intimate partner violence among Senegalese immigrants living in Nigeria. Marriage to someone from the same ethnic group does not prevent intimate partner violence as the factors contributing to this social problem are not exclusive to ethnic group affiliation. Informal measures such as ethnic group association and neighborhood assistance are the measures used to resolve household violence among immigrants. Contextually, programs aimed at reducing and stopping intimate partner violence should incorporate the support of informal groups and community leaders who are the custodians of culture in the society.

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Trap in the Closet: Intra-Ethnic Marriage and Intimate Partner Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa

Oduaran

Chukwudeh

2021

Social Sciences

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“…Polygyny is widespread in the coastal region but disproportionately distributed among counties (Magadi et al, 2020). Despite the level of modernity in Mombasa, polygyny is accepted as a form of marriage.…”

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Psychological welfare of women in polygynous Muslim families in Likoni Sub-county, Kenya

Mwallau,

Odhiambo,

Khaemba

2024

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This study sought to investigate the psychological welfare of women in polygynous Muslim families in Likoni Sub-County. The Muslim community embraces polygyny as a form of marriage because it is allowed by the Islamic religion. As a result, polygyny is rampant among the Muslim community in Kenya. While the Islamic religion allows men to marry up to four wives, the impact of this on the welfare of women has not been studied. The study utilised data that was collected through a survey of wives in polygynous Muslim families and interviews with Muslim religious leaders in the study area. Clustered and snowball sampling techniques were used to select the sample of polygynous families. One Muslim religious leader was selected purposively from each of the four clusters. The survey data was examined using descriptive statistics, while the thematic content analysis technique was used to analyse the interview data. Results showed that women in polygynous unions suffer from psychological challenges such as loss of self-esteem and anxiety due to financial difficulties, conflicts with other wives, and reduced intimacy with husbands. Based on these findings, the study recommends that policymakers and practitioners should strengthen policies and interventions for addressing the psychological challenges of women.

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Comparing the effect of a multisectoral agricultural intervention on HIV-related health outcomes between widowed and married women

Odhiambo,

Weiser,

Frongillo

et al. 2023

Social Science & Medicine

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Understanding ethnic variations in HIV prevalence in Kenya: the role of cultural practices

Cited by 5 publications

References 34 publications

Trap in the Closet: Intra-Ethnic Marriage and Intimate Partner Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa

Trap in the Closet: Intra-Ethnic Marriage and Intimate Partner Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa

Psychological welfare of women in polygynous Muslim families in Likoni Sub-county, Kenya

Comparing the effect of a multisectoral agricultural intervention on HIV-related health outcomes between widowed and married women

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