Understanding the risk factors for HIV acquisition among refugee women in South Africa
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19444095 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Firoza Haffejee (0000-0002-3908-8949, Durban University of Technology, corresponding author), Kassa Maksudi (Durban University of Technology) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 37-42 |
| Publication date | 2020-01-02 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | AIDS Care (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0954-0121 • E-ISSN: 1360-0451 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/09540121.2019.1687833 |
| PMID | 31701772 |
| OpenAlex | W2983298938 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 21 |
The prevalence of HIV in South Africa is among the highest in the world. This study provides an in-depth understanding of the risks for HIV transmission among refugee women residing in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Qualitative interviews were conducted among refugee women originally from Sub-Saharan African countries. They reported sexual abuse by their intimate partners who were also having extramarital affairs with the local women. Condom use was low, with the women unable to negotiate use, due to fear of violence and religious beliefs, making them vulnerable to contracting HIV. Women were unable to leave their relationship due to financial constraints and dependence on their spouses. These dire circumstances also led to transactional sex. Uptake of HIV testing was high among the women. They were, however, uncertain of their partners' HIV status. We conclude that the higher risk for HIV transmission among refugee women is associated with increased engagement in sexual risk behavior. Behavioral change is required within this population and we recommend counselling in line with the religious and cultural beliefs of the population. The acceptability of condom use requires promotion. Increasing employment opportunities will empower women and decrease the social and structural determinants of sexual risk behavior
Condom · Domestic violence · Environmental health · Family medicine · Geography · Poison control · Population · Refugee · Sexual abuse · Sociology · Suicide prevention · Transactional sex · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Demography · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Medicine · Psychology · Sex work and related issues
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| Citations per year | 0.83 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2020 - 2025 (6) |
| Highly cited | No |