Tackling sexually transmitted infection burden in Ugandan communities living in the United Kingdom: a qualitative analysis of the socio-cultural interpretation of disease and condom use
Background: Despite being in a different country and social environment, Ugandans living in the UK still reportedly have the lowest rates of condom usage and one of the highest incidences of STIs in UK. In Uganda, STIs and HIV prevalence has been reported to be on the increase. Understanding peoples...
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Veröffentlicht in: | African health sciences 2015-09, Vol.15 (3), p.878-887 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Background: Despite being in a different country and social
environment, Ugandans living in the UK still reportedly have the lowest
rates of condom usage and one of the highest incidences of STIs in UK.
In Uganda, STIs and HIV prevalence has been reported to be on the
increase. Understanding peoples' beliefs and the attitudes that
influence their behavior is a key factor to effectively designing
control programs. Methods: A qualitative study that interviewed 37
purposively selected Ugandans living in the UK was conducted. Lay
theories and interpretations were derived using thematic analysis.
Results: Condoms generally carried a lot of stigma and were perceived
for use primarily in extramarital affairs and pregnancy control.
HIV/AIDS was most feared due to its perceived socio-psychological or
physical effects unlike other STIs described as
"non-threatening" due to wide availability of
"quality" treatment in UK. Notions of trust, the purpose of
relationships, symptom recognition and partner selection greatly
influenced decisions to undertake consistent condom use. Conclusions:
The socio-cultural understanding of STIs, sex, trust and relationships
are symbolic in influencing consistent condom use among Ugandans. This
indicates a need to acknowledge community beliefs and values about
sexual health and design messages about STIs and condoms that would
help eliminate these serious condom-related misconceptions. |
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ISSN: | 1680-6905 1729-0503 1680-6905 |
DOI: | 10.4314/ahs.v15i3.23 |