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    The impact of customs and sexual practices on young Maasai women’s ability to negotiate their sexual and reproductive health in relation to HIV and AIDS in Loitokitok, Kenya

    Matogo, Joyce Njeri

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    2010-10-07
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    Abstract
    This research study sought to ascertain the perceptions of young girls and women between the ages of 16-25 years about how one becomes infected with HIV/AIDS and whether prevailing customs and sexual practices contribute to their vulnerability to HIV infection. It also investigated strategies the women considered appropriate, practical and effective to cope with these risks. The field study was conducted in the Loitokitok district of Kenya. Qualitative data was generated using focus group discussions, semistructured interviews and informal observation methods. An extensive review of the literature was also conducted. The influence of gender based customs and practices are highlighted in a number of scholarly works, governmental and non-governmental documents with regard to women’s vulnerability to Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). The researcher maintained an ‘insider-outsider’ position and a participatory role in order to try to identify the current state of Maasai women’s reproductive health at the grass roots level.
    Keywords:
    Maasai women, sexual practices, HIV/AIDS, sexual health
    ANZSRC Field of Research:
    200205 Culture, Gender, Sexuality
    Supervisors:
    Connor, Helene; Elliott, Sue
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    This digital work is protected by the Copyright Act 1994 (New Zealand). It may be consulted by you, provided you comply with the provisions of the Act and the following conditions of use: Any use you make of these documents or images must be for research or private study purposes only, and you may not make them available to any other person. You will recognise the author's and publishers rights and give due acknowledgement where appropriate.
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