Barriers to Condom Use among High Risk Men Who Have Sex with Men in Uganda: A Qualitative Study

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dc.contributor.authorMusinguzi, Geofrey
dc.contributor.authorBastiaens, Hilde
dc.contributor.authorMatovu, Joseph K. B.
dc.contributor.authorNuwaha, Fred
dc.contributor.authorMujisha, Geoffrey
dc.contributor.authorKiguli, Juliet
dc.contributor.authorArinaitwe, Jim
dc.contributor.authorGeertruyden, Jean-Pierre Van
dc.contributor.authorWanyenze, Rhoda K.
dc.date.accessioned2021-12-11T08:48:11Z
dc.date.available2021-12-11T08:48:11Z
dc.date.issued2015
dc.description.abstractUnprotected sexual intercourse is a major risk factor for HIV transmission. Men who have sex with men (MSM) face challenges in accessing HIV prevention services, including condoms. However, there is limited in-depth assessment and documentation of the barriers to condom use among MSM in sub-Saharan Africa. In this paper, we examine the barriers to condom use among MSM in Uganda. Methods The data for this study were extracted from a larger qualitative study conducted among 85 self-identified adult (>18 years) MSM in 11 districts in Uganda between July and December 2013. Data on sexual behaviors and access and barriers to condom use were collected using semi-structured interviews. All interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. This paper presents an analysis of data for 33 MSM who did not use condoms at last sex, with a focus on barriers to condom use. Analysis was conducted using the content analysis approach. Results Six major barriers to condom use were identified: Difficulties with using condoms, access challenges, lack of knowledge and misinformation about condom use, partner and relationship related issues, financial incentives and socio-economic vulnerability, and alcohol consumption.en_US
dc.identifier.citationMusinguzi G, Bastiaens H, Matovu JKB, Nuwaha F, Mujisha G, Kiguli J, et al. (2015) Barriers to Condom Use among High Risk Men Who Have Sex with Men in Uganda: A Qualitative Study. PLoS ONE 10(7): e0132297. doi:10.1371/journal. pone.0132297en_US
dc.identifier.other10.1371/journal. pone.0132297
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/285
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherPLoS ONEen_US
dc.subjectCondom Useen_US
dc.subjectMenen_US
dc.subjectSexen_US
dc.subjectMenen_US
dc.subjectUgandaen_US
dc.titleBarriers to Condom Use among High Risk Men Who Have Sex with Men in Uganda: A Qualitative Studyen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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