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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
immunology and microbiology
Traditional practices and exposure to bodily fluids in Lusaka, Zambia
Tropical Medicine and International Health, Volume 12, No. 1, Year 2007
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Description
Objectives: To ascertain if there are specific sociocultural and behavioural practices associated with the exposure to saliva, semen and vaginal fluids, particularly through child-rearing practices and the use of traditional medicine in Lusaka, Zambia. Methods: We conducted 11 focus group discussions with men and women from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds (n = 105) in Lusaka, Zambia in March 2004. We also conducted a brief sociodemographic survey of all focus group participants. Results: Discussions indicated that saliva was used while engaging in home health care practices associated with childcare and the use of traditional medicine. Additionally, semen and vaginal fluids may be used in rituals associated with childcare and health care for children. Our survey indicated that the use of traditional medicine is associated with lower socioeconomic status. Conclusions: Population-based studies are needed to evaluate the relationship between traditional behavioural and sociocultural practices, which involve exchange of saliva and other bodily fluids and risk of infectious disease. © 2007 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
Authors & Co-Authors
Wojcicki, Janet Maia
United States, San Francisco
University of California, San Francisco
Kankasa, Chipepo
Zambia, Lusaka
University Teaching Hospital Lusaka
Mitchell, Charles D.
United States, Coral Gables
University of Miami
Wood, Charles
United States, Lincoln
University of Nebraska–lincoln
Statistics
Citations: 25
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 4
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1111/j.1365-3156.2006.01760.x
ISSN:
13602276
e-ISSN:
13653156
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Maternal And Child Health
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Qualitative
Quantitative
Study Locations
Zambia
Participants Gender
Male
Female