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Exploring the Masculine Identity in the Context of HIV Prevention in Chile
- Source :
- J Nurs Scholarsh
- Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- PURPOSE: This study aims to describe human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related knowledge and beliefs, as well as understanding attitudes towards masculinity in the context of HIV prevention, held among Chilean men. DESIGN: This study reports the qualitative findings of a sequential qualitative-quantitative mixed methodology study: Bringing men into HIV Prevention in Chile, NIH R01 TW007674-03. METHODS: Twenty in-depth interviews using a qualitative, descriptive approach to elicit information for the study were conducted among men residing in two communities of low socio-economic status in Santiago, Chile. FINDINGS: Content analysis of interviews revealed three main themes regarding machismo and how it relates to HIV: sexuality and machismo, the changing nature of machismo, and violence against women. CONCLUSIONS: Addressing HIV and intimate partner violence through developing education programs tailored to meet the needs of Chilean men are needed to include men in HIV prevention efforts. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Specifically, incorporating ideas of what men consider healthy masculinity and working to destigmatize men who have sex with men are important steps in addressing the negative aspects of machismo.
Details
- ISSN :
- 15475069
- Volume :
- 48
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- Accession number :
- edsair.pmid..........7e457d356a55df89e3defbbf5fbce649