Variation Among Men Clause Samples

Variation Among Men. This research suggests that disagreement among men living with HIV on SRH issues is also prevalent in Lilongwe. While most men acknowledged their frustrations with condoms, few acknowledged refusing to use them. One man, however, blamed men for their negligence and selfishness regarding condom refusal and directly attributed unwanted pregnancy to this behavior. Alternatively, another man blamed women for “playing tricks” on men to avoid using condoms. Others thought women lacked power to negotiate condom use. The fact that some participants have thought critically about gender norms and power dynamics and their impact on condom use is a positive indication that the process of awareness raising about such norms and dynamics is underway. However, these conflicting beliefs may warrant further research on the interaction of gender norms with condom use in Lilongwe. Additionally, emphasis should be placed on interventions that encourage the break down of gender inequality.