Perceptions of why Malawians engage in concurrent sexual partnerships among a select population of radio listeners

Findings from an exploratory study

Dados Bibliográficos

ID15456590
AutoresRupali J Limaye (0000-0002-3883-9720, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, autor correspondente), Amanda Berman (0000-0001-6283-595X, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs), Jane Brown (Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs), Triza Kakhobwe
Ano2018
Volume17
Fascículo1
Páginas1-8
Data de publicação2018-01-02
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoAfrican Journal of AIDS Research (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1608-5906 • E-ISSN: 1727-9445
EditoraTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.2989/16085906.2017.1362014
PMID29471730
OpenAlexW2789611178
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas1
Referências citadas43

Concurrent sexual partnerships have been identified as a potential driver in the HIV epidemic in Southern Africa. This study utilised an innovative approach to explore perceptions of why Malawians may engage in these relationships, and their suggestions for reducing the practice among a select population of radio listeners. Using radio listener feedback in the form of text messages, we analysed approximately 1 000 text messages sent by individuals who listened to a reality radio programme that included real stories, told by Malawians, on topics related to HIV/AIDS. Listeners suggested that lack of satisfaction with one's partner was the overarching reason why individuals had concurrent sexual partnerships. Within the context of lack of satisfaction, listeners cited alcohol use, poor communication and gendered norms as factors related to satisfaction. Listeners suggested that couple communication could increase satisfaction, which, in turn, could reduce concurrent sexual partnerships. Prevention efforts should consider how to utilise couple communication to improve satisfaction as an approach to reduce HIV risk in Southern Africa

Context (archaeology · Exploratory research · Geography · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV · Perception · Population · Sociology · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Demography · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology