dc.date.accessioned | 2018-11-30T22:50:35Z | |
dc.date.available | 2018-11-30T22:50:35Z | |
dc.date.created | 2018-11-30T22:50:35Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2018 | |
dc.identifier | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12866/4150 | |
dc.identifier | https://doi.org/10.1080/13691058.2018.1469790 | |
dc.description.abstract | The long-term management and prevention of Zika virus requires understanding of reproductive and sexual health behaviours, including mechanisms of partnered decision-making. In this article, we report on a qualitative study conducted before the arrival of Zika in Iquitos, Peru. We assessed existing patterns of reproductive decision-making among partnered men and women in a community under threat of Zika and discuss how these may impact Zika prevention in the long-term. We used a rapid qualitative assessment methodology, including in-depth semi-structured interviews with partnered women (28) and men (21). Deeply unequal gender role expectations limit discussion of reproductive decisions until after a first child is born. Women needed to perform a domestic 'of-the-house' role to be considered suitable partners, leading them to hide their knowledge of sexual and reproductive health. Condoms symbolise risk and are unused with partners in committed relationships. A shared perception that men must take care of female partner's sexual health, translates into male sexual and reproductive preferences overcoming female desires. Existing decision-making patterns lead to an increased risk of Zika exposure. Long-term response should expand Zika virus information and preventive messages to men and young people, in addition to engaging with broader societal challenges to gender inequity. | |
dc.language | eng | |
dc.publisher | Taylor and Francis | |
dc.relation | Culture, Health amd Sexuality | |
dc.relation | 1464-5351 | |
dc.rights | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.es | |
dc.rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccess | |
dc.subject | decision-making | |
dc.subject | Peru | |
dc.subject | Reproduction | |
dc.subject | sexual risk | |
dc.subject | Zika | |
dc.title | Performing purity: reproductive decision-making and implications for a community under threat of zika in iquitos, Peru | |
dc.type | info:eu-repo/semantics/article | |