Abstract
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province has the highest antenatal Human Immune Virus (HIV) prevalence (37.4%) in South Africa National Department of Health [NDOH]...
Highlights
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province has the highest antenatal Human Immune Virus (HIV) prevalence (37.4%) in South Africa National Department of Health [NDOH] [1]
A generic qualitative exploratory, descriptive and contextual study was conducted to explore the positive values of masculinity and the role of a man of essence in the prevention of HIV/AIDS and teenage pregnancy
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Summary
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province has the highest antenatal Human Immune Virus (HIV) prevalence (37.4%) in South Africa National Department of Health [NDOH] [1]. Factors responsible for the high rate of HIV include poverty, sexual violence and the low status of women The UMzinyathi District, where the study was done, is in a high HIV prevalence area. In 2012, the HIV prevalence in the area was 16-22% with a rate of 12% among females aged 15-24 years Shisana Rehle et al [3]. Polygamy and many women sexual partners are considered a sign of manhood especially in KZN. International legislation to enforce gender equality has been endorsed by United Nations member states. Many churches use Scripture to support male dominance Gennrich [4]
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