Young Males' Gendered Sexuality in the Era of HIV and Aids in Limpopo Province, South Africa
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4701549 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Anders Ragnarsson (Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden), Hans E Onya (University of Limpopo, Sovenga, South Africa), Hans Onya (0000-0001-6368-5981, University of Limpopo), Anna Thorson (0000-0002-8703-6561, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden), Anna Mia Ekström (0000-0002-3912-1171, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden), Leif Edvard Aarø (0000-0001-5027-3611, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway) |
| Year | 2008 |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 739-746 |
| Publication date | 2008-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Qualitative Health Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1049-7323 • E-ISSN: 1552-7557 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1049732308318373 |
| PMID | 18503015 |
| OpenAlex | W2144312622 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 10 |
| References cited | 29 |
This article is focused on young males' sexual identity and behaviors in rural South Africa. The study comprised 19 focus group discussions with adolescents aged 12 to 14 years. The informants depict male sexuality as biologically predetermined, where physical needs and practices such as circumcision legitimize early sexual debut. Furthermore, the construction of male sexual identity and power imbalances in relationships are already evident at an early age, and age and economics are pertinent factors affecting social relations. Violent behavior and sexual abuse are supported by constructed gender inequalities forming an often negative and nonsupportive environment for young people. We stress the importance of planned HIV and sexuality education for young adolescents with support structures that can help endorse individual actions and informed choices. This is especially important in resource-poor settings where young people are likely to be less empowered than is the case in more affluent settings
Developmental psychology · Environmental health · Focus group · Human sexuality · Poison control · Sexual abuse · Sexual identity · Sociology · Suicide prevention · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Gender Studies · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Medicine · Psychology · Sex work and related issues
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| Unique citing works | 10 |
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| Citations per year | 0,59 |
| Citation span | 2009 - 2026 (18) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 9 |