Evaluation of a male engagement intervention to transform gender norms and improve family planning and HIV service uptake in Kabale, Uganda
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15540570 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Elena Ghanotakis (Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, corresponding author), Theresa Hoke (Family Health International 360), Rose Wilcher (0000-0003-2730-5683, Family Health International 360), Samuel Field (Family Health International 360), Sarah Mercer (0000-0002-3004-2012, Family Health International 360), Emily Bobrow (Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation), Mary Namubiru, Leila Katirayi (0000-0002-2575-8737, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation), Immaculate Mandera (0009-0002-8328-2201, Kabale University) |
| Year | 2016 |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pages | 1297-1314 |
| Publication date | 2016-04-24 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Global Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1744-1692 • E-ISSN: 1744-1706 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/17441692.2016.1168863 |
| PMID | 27108891 |
| OpenAlex | W2343636405 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 19 |
| References cited | 41 |
Men's limited understanding of family planning (FP) and harmful cultural gender norms pose obstacles to women's FP use. Thirty-two model men called 'Emanzis' were recruited from the community in Kabale, Uganda to lead men from their peer group through a 10-session curriculum designed to transform gender norms and motivate men to engage in FP and HIV services. Cross-sectional surveys were conducted before (n = 1251) and after (n = 1122) implementation. The Gender Equitable Men (GEM) Scale was used to assess the effect on gender attitudes. The intervention achieved negligible changes in responses to GEM items. Improvements in some gender-influenced health-seeking behaviours and practices in men were noted, specifically in visiting health facilities, HIV testing, and condom use. For future application, the intervention should be adapted to require higher peer educator qualifications, longer intervention duration, and more frequent supervision. Practical guidance is needed on where to direct investments in gender-transformative approaches for maximum impact
Business · Environmental health · Family medicine · Family planning · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV · Intervention (counseling · Population · Psychiatry · Research methodology · Service (business · Sociology · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Gender Studies · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Medicine · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 19 |
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| Citations per year | 2,11 |
| Citation span | 2017 - 2026 (10) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 18 |