Young Women in Tanzania Negotiating Safe Sex

Young Women in Tanzania Negotiating Safe Sex

	Negotiating Safe Sex among Young Women: The Fight against HIV/AIDS in Tanzania by John R.M. Philemon and Severine S.A. Kessy
	REPOA’s Research Report 08.5 is a study of gender power relations among youth in Tanzania, looking into the factors that influence the vulnerability and strength of young women in sexual affairs.  Over 200 young women were surveyed on how they negotiated safe sex in order to protect themselves against HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.  Female respondents aged 15 -24 were questioned on their knowledge, attitudes, and decision making regarding condom use and abstinence. The survey was conducted in the districts of Temeke (Dar es Salaam Region), Njombe (Iringa Region) and Rungwe (Mbeya Region). The study findings revealed that young women did not have strong negotiating powers when it came to matters of sexual relations. They were not empowered economically and socially, in addition their limited knowledge, skills and formal education made it difficult for them to exercise their personal rights. You can access the electronic copy of REPOA Research Report 08.5 on REPOA’s website, or contact REPOA if you would like to receive a printed copy. This report is a result of a project funded by a research grant from REPOA. Our library has resource material on HIV/AIDS. The library is open Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 to 13:00, and 14:00 to 17:00.
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