JavaScript is disabled for your browser. Some features of this site may not work without it. PDF 2. Date Author Chirwa, Anna A B. Type Other. Language en. Metadata Show full item record. Abstract This was a study to determine factors influencing women's ability to insist on condom use by their sexual partners.
Fifty five 55 women in the age range of age were sampled from different socio-economic backgrounds and institutional set ups. Data were collected using self administered questionnaire, interviews and focus group discussions between 20th September and 6th October , and analysed by computer. The findings revealed that apart from economic dependence on the man by most women for survival, religious influence also rated high as a factor discouraging women from insisting on condom use by their sexual partners.
Other factors established by the study were cultural upbringing and surprisingly, lack of sexual satisfaction if the condom was used. Recommendations include that the church should take on a more bold stance by encouraging not only change of behaviour but also condom use for those who cannot change. To the planners, policy makers and NGO's the study suggests that they should come up with ways of empowering women economically to enable them make a living. Customs that oppress women's position should be discouraged and people must be taught the correct way of using the condom if sexual satisfaction is to be achieved.
Subject Condoms. Sexual health --Women --Zambia. Search ADHL. This Collection. View Google Analytics Statistics.
