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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
social sciences
Men's Perspectives on Their Role in Family Planning in Nyanza Province, Kenya
Studies in Family Planning, Volume 46, No. 2, Year 2015
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Description
Research has indicated that gender dynamics-and in particular men's disapproval of family planning-have had an influence on the low levels of contraceptive use in sub-Saharan Africa. Limited evidence exists, however, on effective strategies to increase male approval. We conducted 12 focus group discussions with married men aged 20-66 (N = 106) in Kenya to explore FP perceptions. Men's disapproval of FP was associated with anxieties regarding male identity and gender roles. Men often distrusted FP information provided by their wives because they suspected infidelity or feared being viewed as "herded." Men also feared that providers might pressure them into vasectomies or into disclosing extramarital sexual activity or HIV diagnoses to their wives. Suggested strategies include programs targeting couples jointly and FP education for men provided by male outreach workers. To encourage men's acceptance, community-based programs directly targeting men are needed to reduce stigma and misconceptions and to increase awareness of the benefits of FP. © 2015 The Population Council, Inc.
Authors & Co-Authors
Withers, Mellissa H.
United States, Los Angeles
University of Southern California
Dworkin, Shari Lee
United States, San Francisco
University of California, San Francisco
Onono, Maricianah Atieno
United States, Nairobi
Kenya Medical Research Institute
Oyier, Beryl
United States, Nairobi
Kenya Medical Research Institute
Cohen, Craig R.
United States, San Francisco
University of California, San Francisco
Bukusi, Elizabeth Anne
United States, Nairobi
Kenya Medical Research Institute
Newmann, Sara J.
United States, San Francisco
University of California, San Francisco
Statistics
Citations: 35
Authors: 7
Affiliations: 3
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1111/j.1728-4465.2015.00024.x
ISSN:
00393665
Research Areas
Infectious Diseases
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Qualitative
Study Locations
Kenya
Participants Gender
Male