Marital instability in a rural population in south-west Uganda: implications for the spread of HIV-1 infection

Nabaitu, J., Bachengana, C. and Seeley, J. (1994) Marital instability in a rural population in south-west Uganda: implications for the spread of HIV-1 infection. Africa, 64 (2). pp. 243-251. ISSN 0001-9720

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Abstract

"The aim of this study was to examine people's beliefs about the causes of marital instability in a rural population cohort in south-west Uganda. Results from a baseline survey of HIV-1 infection in the cohort of over 4,000 adults (over 12 years old) showed a twofold increase in risk of infection in divorced or separated persons when compared with those who are married. A purposive sample of 134 respondents (seventy-two males, sixty-two females) selected to represent different ages, religions and marital status were asked in semi-structured interviews to comment on the reasons for continuing marital instability in their community. The most common reasons suggested for marital instability were sexual dissatisfaction, infertility, alcoholism and mobility....HIV infection was not mentioned as a direct cause of separation, but a small independent study revealed that seven out of ten couples separated on learning of a positive HIV test result of one or both partners. Marital instability is not uncommon in this population; there is evidence that HIV infection is making the situation worse." (SUMMARY IN FRE) excerpt

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	sdg 3 - good health and well-being ,/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/good_health_and_well_being
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Social Sciences > School of Global Development (formerly School of International Development)
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Depositing User:	Pure Connector
Date Deposited:	01 Nov 2013 13:10
Last Modified:	23 Apr 2023 00:09
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/44091
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