Title:
Promoting modern family planning among Tanzania's nomadic communities
Authors:
Ernest, H.
,
Saiteu, G.
,
Maro, G.
Year:
2011
Serial number:
1
Journal:
Exchange on HIV/AIDS, sexuality and gender
Pages:
9
-
11
ISSN:
[1871-7551]
Language:
eng
Subject:
Health and Nutrition
Keywords:
gender
,
reproductive health
,
youth
Abstract:
Use of modern family planning among nomadic communities in many African countries is still limited. This article discusses a study in Kilindi District of Tanzania that revealed that although many nomadic youth know about modern family planning methods, they do not use them due to various factors, including cultural beliefs, sexual norms, stigma and fear, long distances to health facilities and male dominance in decision making.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
Country:
Tanzania, United Republic of
Region:
East Africa
Category:
General
Right:
© 2011 KIT
Document type:
E-article
File:
216503.pdf