Determinants of concurrent sexual partnerships within stable relationships: a qualitative study in Tanzania.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Concurrent sexual partnerships (CP) have been identified as a potential driver in the HIV epidemic in southern Africa, making it essential to understand motivating factors for engagement in CP. We aimed to assess community attitudes and beliefs about relationship factors that influence men and women in stable relationships to engage in CP in Tanzania. Social exchange theory was used for interpreting the data.

Design

Qualitative study with focus group discussions (FGDs).

Setting

Semiurban/rural communities in four regions across Tanzania (Dar es Salaam, Shinyanga, Iringa and Mbeya).

Participants

120 women aged 17-45 years and 111 men aged 18-49 years from four study areas participated in 32 FGDs.

Outcome measures

FGD participants were asked the

SUBMITTER: Cox CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3918978 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature