Views of Luba-Kasai Men, Zambia, about Prevention of HIV Transmission to Babies

Jaana Auvinen; Jari Kylmä; Maritta Anneli Vaelimaeki; Max Bweupe; Tarja Suominen

doi:10.1111/phn.12153

Views of Luba-Kasai Men, Zambia, about Prevention of HIV Transmission to Babies

Jaana Auvinen, Jari Kylmä, Maritta Anneli Vaelimaeki, Max Bweupe, Tarja Suominen

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Abstract

Objective: This study describes the views of Luba-Kasai men (a Congolese tribe living in Lusaka Province, Zambia) about different methods through which they can prevent their babies from being exposed to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection during pregnancy, delivery and feeding. Design and Sample: Individual semi-structured interview study with a sample of Luba-Kasai refugee men (n = 21). Measures: Data were translated into English and analyzed using content analysis. Results: Two methods of prevention emerged: (1) Outside support (pastoral support, e.g., maintaining a spiritual outlook on life, and support from the public health service); and (2) Adopting safe practices around their own and their families' lifestyle. Conclusion: Additional attention to male participation in antenatal clinics may strengthen prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	498-507
Number of pages	10
Journal	Public Health Nursing
Volume	32
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/phn.12153
Publication status	Published - 1 Sept 2015
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

HIV
Fathers
Infectious disease transmission
Qualitative research
Refugees
Vertical transmission
Zambia

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General Nursing
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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