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.accessioned2018-07-25T14:05:11Z
dc.date.available2018-07-25T14:05:11Z
dc.date.issued2015
dc.descriptionThis study was to assess unprotected 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.en_US
dc.description.abstractBackground Unprotected 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 behaviours 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. Conclusion The findings suggest that several reasons account for lack of condom use among high-risk MSM. The findings are valuable to inform interventions needed to increase condom use among MSM.en_US
dc.identifier.citationMusinguzi et al. Barriers to Condom Use among High Risk Men Who Have Sex with Men in Uganda: A Qualitative Study. PLOS ONE | DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0132297 (July 14, 2015).en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11951/298
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherPLOS ONEen_US
dc.subjectCondom Useen_US
dc.subjectSex - Men Ugandaen_US
dc.subjectUnprotected sexual intercourseen_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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