Masculinity and HIV: Dimensions of masculine norms that contribute to men's HIV-related sexual behaviors
Numerous studies have documented a relationship between masculine norms and men's
HIV-related sexual behaviors, but intervening upon this relationship requires a nuanced …
HIV-related sexual behaviors, but intervening upon this relationship requires a nuanced …
Changing men or changing health systems? A scoping review of interventions, services and programmes targeting men's health in sub-Saharan Africa
T Beia, K Kielmann, K Diaconu - International journal for equity in health, 2021 - Springer
Background Sex and gender have been shown to influence health literacy, health seeking
behaviour, and health outcomes. However, research examining the links between gender …
behaviour, and health outcomes. However, research examining the links between gender …
Ethnicity, gender and risky sexual behaviour among Nigerian youth: an alternative explanation
C Odimegwu, OD Somefun - Reproductive health, 2017 - Springer
Background While studies in demography and public health have acknowledged the role of
ethnic differences, the influence of ethnicity on youth sexual behaviour in Nigeria has …
ethnic differences, the influence of ethnicity on youth sexual behaviour in Nigeria has …
Reconstructing masculinity? A qualitative evaluation of the Stepping Stones and Creating Futures interventions in urban informal settlements in South Africa
Evidence shows the importance of working with men to reduce intimate partner violence and
HIV-risk. Two claims dominate this work. The first is that interventions 'reconstruct' …
HIV-risk. Two claims dominate this work. The first is that interventions 'reconstruct' …
Risk factors for unplanned and unwanted teenage pregnancies occurring over two years of follow-up among a cohort of young South African women
Background Although teenage pregnancies in South Africa have declined, the short and
longer term health and social consequences are a potential public health concern. This …
longer term health and social consequences are a potential public health concern. This …
Sexual self-efficacy and gender: A review of condom use and sexual negotiation among young men and women in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sexual self-efficacy (SSE), one's perceived control of or confidence in the ability to perform a
given sexual outcome, predicts sexual behavior; however, important questions remain …
given sexual outcome, predicts sexual behavior; however, important questions remain …
“Condoms are boring”: navigating relationship dynamics, gendered power, and motivations for condomless sex amongst adolescents and young people in South …
Condoms remain an important method for preventing HIV prevention and unintentional
pregnancies, however their use in South Africa is sub-optimal. We analyzed survey data on …
pregnancies, however their use in South Africa is sub-optimal. We analyzed survey data on …
Gendered power dynamics and women's negotiation of family planning in a high HIV prevalence setting: a qualitative study of couples in western Kenya
Abstract In sub-Saharan Africa, high burdens of HIV and unmet need for contraception often
coexist. Research emphasises the need to engage men and couples in reproductive health …
coexist. Research emphasises the need to engage men and couples in reproductive health …
Sexual violence, condom negotiation, and condom use in the context of sex work: results from two West African countries
AL Wirtz, S Schwartz, S Ketende, S Anato… - JAIDS Journal of …, 2015 - journals.lww.com
Background: Female sex workers (FSWs) are vulnerable to violence within and beyond the
workplace. Violence is associated with increased burden of HIV, possibly explained through …
workplace. Violence is associated with increased burden of HIV, possibly explained through …
Estimating the impact of reducing violence against female sex workers on HIV epidemics in Kenya and Ukraine: a policy modeling exercise
MR Decker, AL Wirtz, C Pretorius… - American journal of …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Problem Female sex workers (FSW s) worldwide suffer disproportionate burdens of HIV and
gender‐based violence. Despite evidence linking these threats, little is known about the …
gender‐based violence. Despite evidence linking these threats, little is known about the …