The cultural beliefs of the Vhavenda on the causes and transmission of sexually transmitted infections

dc.contributor.authorMulaudzi, Fhumulani Mavis
dc.date.accessioned2014-08-26T09:19:02Z
dc.date.available2014-08-26T09:19:02Z
dc.date.issued2007
dc.descriptionThis article was written by Fhumulani Mavis Mulaudzi before she joined the University of Pretoria.en_US
dc.description.abstractCultural and ethnic identity and folk beliefs play a decisive role in perceptions, attitudes and practices regarding health care and illness. Such beliefs and practices of a community may have an influence on the causes and transmission of diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases. The purpose of the study on which this article is based, was to describe cultural beliefs of the Vhavenda on the causes and transmission of sexually transmitted infections. A qualitative research approach using grounded theory was used. In-depth interviews were held with thirteen keyinformants in the community and seven traditional healers. Snowball and theoretical sampling were used to identify the participants. The results showed that the concept “dirt” (uncleanliness) is viewed by the Vhavenda as the main cause of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The understanding of “dirt” is placed in the context of uncleanliness in the form of vaginal discharges such as menstruation, post-abortion discharges and lochia (post-partum discharges). Women are viewed as carriers of STIs. Knowledge of cultural beliefs of the Vhavenda on the causes and transmission of STIs can serve as a point of departure in providing health education about sexually transmitted infections. The initiative may assist to facilitate change in clients’ health behaviour and enabling health practitioners to render culturally congruent care.en_US
dc.description.librarianhb2014en_US
dc.description.urihttp://www.hsag.co.zaen_US
dc.identifier.citationMulaudzi, FM 2007, 'The cultural beliefs of the Vhavenda on the causes and transmission of sexually transmitted infections', Health SA Gesondheid, vol 6, no. 4, pp. 46-54.en_US
dc.identifier.issn1025-9848 (print)
dc.identifier.issn2071-9736 (online)
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2263/41602
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherOpenJournals Publishingen_US
dc.rights© 2007. The Author. Licensee : OpenJournals Publishing. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.en_US
dc.subjectGrounded theoryen_US
dc.subjectWomenen_US
dc.subjectVhavendaen_US
dc.subjectCultureen_US
dc.subjectBeliefsen_US
dc.subjectSexually transmitted disease (STD)en_US
dc.titleThe cultural beliefs of the Vhavenda on the causes and transmission of sexually transmitted infectionsen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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