Community myths and misconceptions about sexual health in Tanzania: Stakeholders' views from a qualitative study in Dar es Salaam Tanzania.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Sexual and reproductive health problems are one of the top five risk factors for disability in the developing world. The rates of sexual health problems in most African countries are overwhelming, which is why HIV and other STIs are still such a challenge in sub-Saharan Africa. Talking about sex in most African countries is a taboo, leading to common myths and misconceptions that ultimately impact community sexual health.

Methods

In this study, we conducted 11 key stakeholder individual interviews with community, religious, political, and health leaders (sexual health stakeholders) in Tanzania. Qualitative content analysis was used to analyze all the materials.

Results

Two main categories merged from the analysis. The first category, "Ambiguities about se

SUBMITTER: Lukumay GG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9916544 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature