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- Title
Perceptions of Safer Sexual Behaviors within the HIV/AIDS Community in Bangladesh.
- Authors
Anwar, Naznine
- Abstract
It is hoped that people with HIV/AIDS will practice safe sex for healthier living and to protect their partners from infection. To do this, more clarity is needed about safe sex practices. In Bangladesh, there is a lack of research toward safer sex behavior among the HIV positive community. This paper explains a study on the perceptions and obstructing factors of safe sexual practices within the HIV/AIDS circles in Bangladesh. The study was exploratory and applied a qualitative method for investigating the main research. Informal group discussions and in-depth interviews were also used. It was ultimately found that maintaining consistent safe sex behavior is always a struggle for intimate partners. Among those with HIV/AIDS, using condoms is a common method of protection, though many also feel that such obligations decrease their sexual enjoyment. It also found that infected females are more likely to use condoms and practice safe sex compared to infected males.
- Subjects
BANGLADESH; SEXUAL psychology; EQUIPMENT &; supplies; PREVENTION of sexually transmitted diseases; HIV prevention; SAFE sex in AIDS prevention; EDUCATION; MANNERS &; customs
- Publication
International Journal of Health, Wellness & Society, 2012, Vol 2, Issue 4, p13
- ISSN
2156-8960
- Publication type
Article