Title:
Factors influencing condom use in Eritrea : A literature review
Authors:
Zigta, G.M.
Year:
2014
PAGE:
xii, 54
Language:
En
Subject:
Governance & HIV and AIDS
Keywords:
condom, consistent, Eritrea, factors, HIV
Abstract:
Back ground: Correct and consistent use of condoms remains the only effective tool for the prevention of HIV/STI. Identifying the factors influencing condom use in men & women are important for planning. Such strategy can help in developing comprehensive condom promotion and distribution as an effective strategy for the prevention of HIV in Eritrea. Objectives: To explore the factors influencing condom use in Eritrea; it seeks to examine program responses and identify gaps, in order to develop evidence based recommendations for effective intervention. Methodology: Methodology of this thesis is a literature review of published and grey literature. Literature written and published nationally and internationally, from 1991 to 2014, in English was reviewed. Inclusion and exclusion criteria followed the relevance of study objectives or literatures which focus at least on one factor in the study frame work. The review focused only on the use of male condoms. Findings: Eritrea still lacks a comprehensive condom promotion strategy. Education has a direct correlation with condom use: 11% of people with no education compared to 83.4% with high school or higher education knows where to buy condoms. Men have more comprehensive knowledge of HIV prevention than women 67% and 51% respectively. Trust is the main reason for both men and women for not using condoms; in total, 40% reported that they never used condoms because they trust their partner. More than 39% of respondents said that it’s difficult to obtain condoms because of lack availability. Conclusion and Recommendations: The findings of the study reveal the need to increase knowledge and awareness on condom use and HIV/STI prevention through peer education and mass media campaigns. Innovative alternative condom distribution strategies targeting high risk groups have to be developed. Peer group education on gender equality, condom use & sexual health targeting young people has to be conducted.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institute)
Department:
Development Policy & Practice
Country:
Eritrea, State of
Region:
Horn of Africa
Training:
Master of Public Health / International Course in Health Development
Category:
Research
Right:
© 2014 Zigta
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
File:
TTArAasivU_20161101101850422.pdf