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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
social sciences
Gender norms associated with adolescent sexual behaviours in Uganda
International Social Science Journal, Volume 69, No. 231, Year 2019
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Description
The relationship between gendered power relations and sexual behaviours of adolescents has been limitedly explored in Uganda. A 2015 cross-sectional survey covering 16 purposively selected districts of Uganda assessed perceptions and associations of gender norms measured using the Gender Equitable Men scale and sexual behaviours among adolescents (N = 867). Findings indicate that behavioural intention to use contraception was moderately correlated with a gender equitable norm towards reproductive health and pregnancy and disease prevention among girls, r =.23 (p <.01; 95% CI.14-.31) and boys, r =.22 (p <.01; 95% CI.12-.31). A moderate correlation was found between self-efficacy to use condoms and the norm towards reproductive health and pregnancy and disease prevention among girls, r =.29 (p <.01; 95% CI.20-.37) and boys, r =.30 (p <.01; 95% CI.21-.38). This indicates persistent inequitable gender norms that affect health service uptake among adolescents. Addressing inequitable gender norms requires working closely with girls and boys, promoting informed peer and partner discussions, engaging in strategic partnerships with parents, religious, political, and community leaders, and enforcing health information services to address misconceptions. © 2019 The Authors International Social Science Journal Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Authors & Co-Authors
Nalukwago, Judith
Netherlands, Maastricht
Universiteit Maastricht
Crutzen, Rik
Unknown Affiliation
van den Borne, Bart H.W.
Unknown Affiliation
Bukuluki, Paul Mukisa Wako
Unknown Affiliation
Bufumbo, Leonard
Unknown Affiliation
Burke, Holly Mc Clain
Unknown Affiliation
Field, Samuel H.
Unknown Affiliation
Zikusooka, Amos
Unknown Affiliation
Alaii, Jane A.
Unknown Affiliation
Statistics
Citations: 19
Authors: 9
Affiliations: 1
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1111/issj.12203
ISSN:
00208701
Research Areas
Maternal And Child Health
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Quantitative
Study Locations
Uganda
Participants Gender
Male
Female