J Afr AIDS Res. 2009;8(4):491-502. Introduction of culturally sensitive HIV prevention in the context of female initiation rites: an applied anthropological approach in Mozambique Kotanyi S, Krings-Ney B ABSTRACT In Mozambique, initiation rites represent the most appropriate socio-cultural context for dealing with sexuality for a large part of the population. As the group most vulnerableContinue reading “Introduction of culturally sensitive HIV prevention in the context of female initiation rites: an applied anthropological approach in Mozambique”
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Delivering culturally sensitive, sexual health education in western Kenya: a phenomenological case study.
Afr J AIDS Res. 2017 Sep;16(3):193-202. doi: 10.2989/16085906.2017.1349682. Delivering culturally sensitive, sexual health education in western Kenya: a phenomenological case study. Lacey G ABSTRACT While generic programmes have been created to raise sexual health awareness, these cannot always be applied to communities whose cultures and circumstances make them especially vulnerable to infection. Taking a phenomenologicalContinue reading “Delivering culturally sensitive, sexual health education in western Kenya: a phenomenological case study.”
The relationship between female genital mutilation and HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa.
Afr J Reprod Health. 2013 Dec;17(4 Spec No):156-60. The relationship between female genital mutilation and HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa. Olaniran AA. ABSTRACT Female genital mutilation (FGM) is an age-old practice that has since been linked with many health problems. This review aims to highlight some of the controversies trailing the relationship between FGM andContinue reading “The relationship between female genital mutilation and HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa.”
The Association of Female Circumcision with HIV Status and Sexual Behavior in Mali: A Multilevel Analysis.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2013 Dec 27. [Epub ahead of print] The Association of Female Circumcision with HIV Status and Sexual Behavior in Mali: A Multilevel Analysis. Smolak A. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: In the regions of Africa where female circumcision (FC) is practiced it is often regarded as a protective against HIV infection because it isContinue reading “The Association of Female Circumcision with HIV Status and Sexual Behavior in Mali: A Multilevel Analysis.”
HIV/AIDS and female genital mutilation in the Somali’s nomads of eastern Ethiopia: a discussion paper.
World Hosp Health Serv. 2006;42(3):27-31. HIV/AIDS and female genital mutilation in the Somali’s nomads of eastern Ethiopia: a discussion paper. Omar M, Mohamed K. Institute of Health Sciences and Public Health Research, University of Leeds, United Kingdom. ABSTRACT Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is widely practised among the Somali nomads in Eastern Ethiopia. It may beContinue reading “HIV/AIDS and female genital mutilation in the Somali’s nomads of eastern Ethiopia: a discussion paper.”
Female genital mutilation: potential for HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa and prospect for epidemiologic investigation and intervention.
Afr J Reprod Health. 2007 Apr;11(1):33-42. Female genital mutilation: potential for HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa and prospect for epidemiologic investigation and intervention. Monjok E, Essien EJ, Holmes L Jr. Institute of Community Health, University of Houston, Texas Medical center, Houston, TX 77030, USA ABSTRACT Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) which involves alteration of the femaleContinue reading “Female genital mutilation: potential for HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa and prospect for epidemiologic investigation and intervention.”
African women and vulnerability to HIV/AIDS: implications for female related cultural practices.
Int Q Community Health Educ. 2006-2007;27(1):87-94. African women and vulnerability to HIV/AIDS: implications for female related cultural practices. Uwe EA, Ekuri EE, Asuquo PN. University of Calabar, Nigeria. ekauwe2002@yahoo.com ABSTRACT Violence against women in Africa dates back to primordial society, where cultural practices such as female genital mutilation and polygamous marriages were prescribed and supervisedContinue reading “African women and vulnerability to HIV/AIDS: implications for female related cultural practices.”
Comments on Brewer et al., “Male and female circumcision associated with prevalent HIV infection in virgins and adolescents in Kenya, Lesotho, and Tanzania”.
Ann Epidemiol. 2007 Nov;17(11):926-7; author reply 928-9. Epub 2007 Jun 6. Comments on Brewer et al., “Male and female circumcision associated with prevalent HIV infection in virgins and adolescents in Kenya, Lesotho, and Tanzania”. Westreich D, Rennie S, Muula A. Comment on Ann Epidemiol. 2007 Mar;17(3):217-26. SEE This article can be purchased in this LINK
Virginity testing in South Africa: re-traditioning the postcolony.
Cult Health Sex. 2006 Jan-Feb;8(1):17-30. Virginity testing in South Africa: re-traditioning the postcolony. Vincent L. Department of Political and International Studies, Rhodes University, South Africa. L.Vincent@ru.ac.za ABSTRACT Umhlanga is a ceremony celebrating virginity. In South Africa, it is practiced, among others, by the Zulu ethnic group who live mainly in the province of KwaZulu Natal.Continue reading “Virginity testing in South Africa: re-traditioning the postcolony.”
Adolescent health in an international context: the challenge of sexual and reproductive health in sub-Saharan Africa.
Adolesc Med State Art Rev. 2009 Dec;20(3):874-86, viii. Adolescent health in an international context: the challenge of sexual and reproductive health in sub-Saharan Africa. Fatusi A, Blum RW. Department of Community Health, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, P.O. Box 1905 OAU Post Office, Ile-Ife 22005, Nigeria. ABSTRACT Adolescent Health in an International Context: The ChallengeContinue reading “Adolescent health in an international context: the challenge of sexual and reproductive health in sub-Saharan Africa.”
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