The multidimensionality of masculine norms in east Zimbabwe: implications for HIV prevention, testing and treatment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Research and intervention studies suggest that men face challenges in using HIV services in sub-Saharan Africa. To address these challenges, quantitative measurements are needed to establish the individual-level determinants of masculine norms and their implications for HIV prevention and treatment programmes.

Methods

Survey questions for four masculine norms identified in qualitative research were included in a general-population survey of 3116 men in east Zimbabwe, 2012-2013. Two sets of regression analyses were conducted in an structural equation modelling framework to examine: which sociodemographic characteristics were associated with high scores on each masculinity factor; and how high scores on these masculinity factors differed in their associations with s

SUBMITTER: Rhead R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6365253 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature