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 |
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| Pages (from-to) | 498-507 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Public Health Nursing |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Keywords
- HIV
- Fathers
- Infectious disease transmission
- Qualitative research
- Refugees
- Vertical transmission
- Zambia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Nursing
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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