Determinant of behavioural change for condom use among out of school youths in Tanzania
This exploratory qualitative study aimed to identify perceived benefits, barriers and motivational factors impacting condom use for out-of-school youth ages 15-24 years. The study was carried out in Kinondoni Municipality of Tanzania between April and May 2010. A semi-structured guide was used in 8...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Makhdoomi Printers
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Global Journal of Medicine and Public Health |
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| Online Access: | http://gjmedph.com/uploads/O11-Vo1No5.pdf |
| Summary: | This exploratory qualitative study aimed to identify perceived benefits, barriers and motivational factors impacting condom use for out-of-school youth ages 15-24 years. The study was carried out in Kinondoni Municipality of Tanzania between April and May 2010. A semi-structured guide was used in 8 in-depth interviews and two focus group discussions (FGDs) among 30 respondents chosen through convenient sampling. The Health belief Model (HBM) served as the conceptual framework for the study. Findings indicate that psychosocial and utilization problems were identified as main barriers to condom use. Additionally, lack of negotiation skills for safer sex was perceived as a serious impediment to condom use, particularly among women. An effective behavior-change programme for HIV prevention, which address psychosocial and utilization related barriers to condom use is needed. A well-designed strategy would improve condom use by putting emphasis on skills for correct condom use and
negotiation for safer sex, particularly for women. |
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| ISSN: | 2277-9604 2277-9604 |