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Abstract
Male circumcision (MC) is now recommended as an additional HIV preventive measure, yet little is known about factors that may influence its adoption, especially in non-circumcising communities with generalized HIV pandemic. This qualitative study explored factors influencing MC adoption in rural western Kenya. Twenty-four sex specific focus group discussions were conducted with a purposive sample of Luo men and women (15-34 years). Perceived barriers to circumcision were pain and healing complications, actual and opportunity costs, behavioral disinhibition, discrimination, cultural identity, and reduced sexual satisfaction; perceived facilitators were hygiene, HIV/STI risk reduction, ease in condom use, cultural integration, and sexual satisfaction. To enhance MC adoption, community education, and dialogue is needed to address the perceived fears.
Keywords
Male Circumcision, Barriers, Facilitators, Health Promotion, HIV/AIDS, Luo, Kenya, Sub-Saharan Africa, Grounded Theory, and Theoretical Sampling
Publication Date
12-4-2009
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DOI
10.46743/2160-3715/2009.1373
Recommended APA Citation
Obure, A. F., Nyambedha, E. O., Oindo, B. O., & Kodero, H. M. (2009). Psychosocial Factors Influencing Promotion of Male circumcision for HIV Prevention in a Non-circumcising Community in Rural Western Kenya. The Qualitative Report, 14(4), 665-687. https://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2009.1373
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