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Publication Details
AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
immunology and microbiology
Transactional sex in the fishing communities along Lake Victoria, Kenya: A catalyst for the spread of HIV
African Journal of AIDS Research, Volume 11, No. 1, Year 2012
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Description
The study describes the nature, context and implications of a unique form of transactional sexual relationships in the fishing communities along Lake Victoria in Kisumu County, Kenya. We conducted 12 focus group discussions and 17 key informant interviews among fishermen, fishmongers and fish transporters in Kisumu. Women fishmongers in the fishing communities commonly form relationships with fishermen, which are often sexual, as part of the jaboya system, wherein women who wish to sell fish in the market secure the rights to purchase the fish caught by the fishermen. Due to the nature and context of the sexual intercourse, sex typically occurs in a hurried manner, often without preparation or protection. Thus, by engaging in a web of these relationships, conducted in contexts that compromise their ability to practice safer sex, men and women in these fishing communities are at increased risk of HIV. © NISC (Pty) Ltd.
Authors & Co-Authors
Kwena, Zachary Arochi
Kenya, Nairobi
Kenya Medical Research Institute
Bukusi, Elizabeth Anne
Kenya, Nairobi
Kenya Medical Research Institute
United States, Seattle
University of Washington
Omondi, Eunice
Kenya, Nairobi
Kenya Medical Research Institute
Ngayo, Musa Otieno
Kenya, Nairobi
Kenya Medical Research Institute
Holmes, King K.
United States, Seattle
University of Washington
Statistics
Citations: 47
Authors: 5
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.2989/16085906.2012.671267
ISSN:
16085906
e-ISSN:
17279445
Research Areas
Infectious Diseases
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Study Approach
Qualitative
Study Locations
Kenya
Participants Gender
Male
Female