African journal of AIDS research, 15 2. Between and we conducted repeat in-depth interviews with 42 male partners of FSWs attending a clinic for women at high risk of HIV-infection in Kampala. Men publicly struggled with the stigma of dating women who are considered to be engaged in a shamed profession, but privately saw meaning in these relationships. Dealing with HIV disclosure was hard and seeking support was difficult for some of the men, leading to missed opportunities and guilt.
Despite challenges, relationships with sex workers offered men some benefits such as access to much needed care and treatment. A few men also admitted to being motivated by material and financial benefits from sex workers who they perceived as being rich and this was one factor that helped them sustain the relationships.
These findings offer insights into the complex relationship dynamics within high risk sexual partnerships. However, the findings suggest that effective interventions that are couple centred can be established to promote better health.
Filename: Relationship dynamics -Martin Mbonye. Relationship dynamics and sexual risk behaviour of male partners of female sex workers in Kampala, Uganda. Copy to clipboard. Abstract : Regular male partners of female sex workers FSWs represent an important population to reach with HIV-prevention interventions.
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