Abstract
This paper explores how perceptions of risk of infecting HIV-negative partners influence condom use among Black African heterosexual couples in stable relationships with one partner living with HIV (serodiscordant relationships). Twenty-five in-depth couple and individual interviews were analysed through phenomenological reflection and writing. A major finding was that in attempts to preserve their relationships, couples debated condom use strategies based on their perceptions of risk of infecting HIV-negative partners. We recommend that HIV prevention information among Black African heterosexual couples with a partner living with HIV should be understood from the perceptions of risk from both partners.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1291-1299 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | International Journal of STD and AIDS |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 13 |
Early online date | 27 Sep 2020 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2020 |
Keywords
- Black African heterosexual couples
- HIV serodiscordant relationships
- condom use
- perceptions of risk