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Condoms, family planning and living with HIV in Zimbabwe

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ID3972268
AuthorsKarla Meursing, Flora Sibindi
Year1995
Volume3
Issue5
Pages56-67
Publication date1995-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueReproductive Health Matters (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0968-8080 • E-ISSN: 1460-9576
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1016/0968-8080(95)90083-7
OpenAlexW2119500932
LanguageEN
Citations received16
References cited2

In the socio-cultural context of Zimbabwe, where men have both sexual freedom and power over women in relationships, the use of condoms and family planning remains subject to a man’s willingness. Men’s dislike of condoms remain a major barrier to HIV/STD prevention both before and after a positive HIV diagnosis. Openness about the diagnosis or even the suggestion to use condoms can provoke scorn and rejection, making the likelihood of controlling HIV very slim indeed. De-stigmatisation of HIV and AIDS is essential to facilitate openness about the diagnosis and open the way for people to be able to protect their partners. These conclusions are based on a project of intensive counselling and support for 72 men and women age 9–55 with HIV.RésuméDans le contexte socio-culturel du Zimbabwe, où les hommes ont tout à la fois la liberté sexuelle et le pouvoir d’imposer aux femmes le type de relations qu’ils désirent, l’utilisation des préservatifs et de la planification familiale demeure subordonnée à la bonne volonté de l’homme. Même après diagnostic du VIH, l’usage du préservatif reste irrégulier pour sortes sortes de raisons. Si l’aveu d’une séropositivité ou même la simple suggestion d’utiliser un préservatif suscite le mépris et le rejet, les chances de combattre le VIH deviennent vraiment minimes. Faire disparaitre la stigmatisation attachée au VIH et au SIDA encouragerait les gens à se faire tester; cela faciliterait aussi une attitude franche au sujet du diagnostic, et la protection des partenaires. Ce soot les conclusions tirées d’un projet de conseil et de soutien intensifs portant sur 72 hommes et femmes, séropositifs, âgés de 9 à 55 ans.ResumenEn el contexto sociocultural de Zimbabue, donde el hombre posee libertad sexual y poder en su relación con la mujer, el use del condón y la planificación familiar permanecen sujetos a la voluntad de éste. Incluso después de haber sido diagnosticado el VIH, el use del condón es inconstante por diversas razones. Si el hablar con franqueza sobre el diagnostico, o si la sola idea de usar condones genera desprecio o rechazo, las probabilidades de controlar el VIH se verán cada vez más limitadas. El eliminar los estigmas vinculados al VIH y al SIDA podría alentar a muchas personas a hacerse la prueba médica y a hablar con mayor naturalidad consus parejas sobre el diagnóstico y las formas de protección. Estas conclusiones se basan en un intenso proyecto de orientación y apoyo a 72 hombres y mujeres portadores del VIH, con edades comprendidas entre los 9 y los 55 anõs

Art · Ethnology · Family medicine · Family planning · Geography · Gynecology · Humanities · Openness to experience · Political science · Population · Research methodology · Sociology · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Demography · HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology

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Citations per year0,53
Citation span1996 - 2012 (17)
Citation velocityhistorical
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