| HIV/AIDS and cultural practices in western Kenya: the impact of sexual cleansing rituals on sexual behaviours. | |
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PMID: 18649197 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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This paper reports on an exploratory study examining the role of sexual cleansing rituals in the transmission of HIV among the Luo community in western Kenya. Data were collected using both in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. The study population consisted of 38 widows, 12 community elders and 44 cleansers. Data were collected on non-behavioural causes, behavioural causes and behavioural indicators associated with sexual rituals. Content analysis revealed five central themes: the effect of the ritual on sexual behaviours; factors contributing to the continued practice of the ritual, including a sub-theme on the commercialization of the ritual; the inseparable relationship between the sanctity of sex, prosperity and fertility of the land; and the effects of modernization on the ritual, including a sub-theme on the effects of mass media on HIV-prevention awareness campaigns. Causal factors of unchanging sexual behaviours are deeply rooted in traditional beliefs, which the community uphold strongly. These beliefs encourage men and women to have multiple sexual partners in a context where the use of condoms is rejected and little HIV testing is carried out. |
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Authors:
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Rose Ayikukwei; Duncan Ngare; John Sidle; David Ayuku; Joyce Baliddawa; James Greene |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Culture, health & sexuality Volume: 10 ISSN: 1369-1058 ISO Abbreviation: Cult Health Sex Publication Date: 2008 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-07-23 Completed Date: 2008-12-19 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100883416 Medline TA: Cult Health Sex Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 587-99 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Moi University-AMPATH Program, Eldoret, Kenya. rayikukwei@gmail.com |
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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prevention & control,
psychology,
transmission* Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Ceremonial Behavior* Cultural Characteristics* Developing Countries* Female Grief HIV Infections / prevention & control, psychology, transmission* Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Humans Hygiene Kenya Male Marriage Middle Aged Mortuary Practice Sex Education Sexual Behavior* Socialization Unsafe Sex Widowhood* |
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