Assessing the Acceptability of Vasectomy as a Family Planning Option
A Qualitative Study with Men in the Kingdom of Eswatini
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15505180 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Philile Shongwe (Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University), Busisiwe Ntuli (0000-0001-6304-2345, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University), Sphiwe Madiba (0000-0002-3735-1248, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 24 |
| Pages | 5158-5158 |
| Publication date | 2019-12-17 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph16245158 |
| PMID | 31861151 |
| OpenAlex | W2996753649 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 11 |
The uptake of vasectomy in many countries in sub-Saharan Africa is low. In Eswatini, a kingdom with strong patriarchal norms, the use of vasectomy is at 0.3%. This is despite great efforts to introduce vasectomy and involve men in reproductive health. This study explored the views of men about the acceptability of vasectomy and their willingness to adopt vasectomy as a family planning option. Focus group discussions were conducted with adult men recruited from health facilities located in rural, semi urban, and urban areas in two of the regions of Eswatini. A thematic approach was used to analyze the data. The acceptability of and intention to use vasectomy as a family planning option was very low. Cultural beliefs, societal norms, lack of knowledge about the procedure for vasectomy, and misconceptions influenced the acceptability of vasectomy greatly. The participants could not grasp the concept of a family planning method that is as permanent as vasectomy. However, the decisions to accept or reject vasectomy were influenced by their misconceptions and fears about vasectomy and were not based on facts. To address the need to involve men in reproductive health and improve the acceptability and adoption of vasectomy, planning should be conducted with them and informed by their understanding of their needs
Business · Developed country · Developing country · Economic growth · Environmental health · Family medicine · Family planning · Focus group · Gynecology · Population · Qualitative research · Reproductive health · Research methodology · Social science · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Vasectomy · Vasovasostomy · Global Maternal and Child Health · Male Reproductive Health Studies · Medicine · Reproductive Health and Technologies · Marketing
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 0,75 |
| Citation span | 2022 - 2026 (5) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |