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Positive Deviance for Dual-Method Promotion among Women in Uganda: A Qualitative Study

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  • Hodaka Kosugi

    (Department of Community and Global Health, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan)

  • Akira Shibanuma

    (Department of Community and Global Health, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan)

  • Junko Kiriya

    (Department of Community and Global Health, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan)

  • Ken Ing Cherng Ong

    (Department of Community and Global Health, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan)

  • Stephen Mucunguzi

    (UNICEF Uganda Country Office, Kampala P.O. Box 7047, Uganda)

  • Conrad Muzoora

    (Department of Internal Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara P.O. Box 1410, Uganda)

  • Masamine Jimba

    (Department of Community and Global Health, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan)

Abstract

Dual-method use is the most reliable form of protection against unintended pregnancies and human immunodeficiency virus/sexually transmitted infections (HIV/STIs). Although dual-method use remains uncommon among women in stable relationships, some women do practice it. In this study, we explored the barriers that make dual-method use rare and the behaviors of women who practice dual-method use using a positive deviance framework in Uganda. We screened 150 women using highly effective contraceptives at five health facilities. We identified nine women who practiced dual-method use and 141 women who did not. In a qualitative study, we conducted in-depth interviews with all nine women practicing dual-method use and 10 women randomly selected out of the 141 who did not. We performed a thematic analysis using the positive deviance framework. Regardless of practicing dual-method use or not, women faced perceived barriers against dual-method use, such as partner’s objection, distrust, shyness about introducing condoms into marital relationships, and limited access to condoms. However, women practicing dual-method use had higher levels of risk perception about unintended pregnancies and HIV/STIs. They also engaged in unique behaviors, such as influencing their partners’ condom use by initiating discussions, educating their partners on sexual risks and condom use, and obtaining condoms by themselves. These findings will be useful in developing effective community-led and peer-based interventions promoting dual-method use to reduce the dual burden of unintended pregnancies and HIV/STIs among women in Uganda.

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  • Hodaka Kosugi & Akira Shibanuma & Junko Kiriya & Ken Ing Cherng Ong & Stephen Mucunguzi & Conrad Muzoora & Masamine Jimba, 2020. "Positive Deviance for Dual-Method Promotion among Women in Uganda: A Qualitative Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(14), pages 1-15, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:14:p:5009-:d:383472
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    1. Woodsong, Cynthia & Koo, Helen P., 1999. "Two good reasons: women's and men's perspectives on dual contraceptive use," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 49(5), pages 567-580, September.
    2. Cordero Coma, Julia, 2014. "HIV prevention and marriage: Peer group effects on condom use acceptability in rural Kenya," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 116(C), pages 169-177.
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