Factors Contributing to Utilisation Disparities Between Chishango and Manyuchi Condoms, Among the Youth, at Ndirande Health Centre (Youth Corner)
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2010-11-11
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Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
Abstract
The study findings will contribute in reducing the increased risk of contracting HIV/AIDS by working on the explored factors that contributed to drop in the use and popularity of chishango as a brand; and factors that contributed to limited accessibility of manyuchi condoms; thereby reducing the HIV infection that is devastating, affecting the most productive age groups hence promoting and maintaining a healthy Malawi.
The study used a qualitative approach and it was conducted in Blantyre at Ndirande health centre, youth corner. A survey method of data collection was adopted complementing secondary analysis of existing data from different sources. Data was sourced from literature review and in-depth interviews of the youth who often use both condoms, and analysis of available data was employed to address the problem at hand.
The broad objective of this study was to explore factors contributing to utilisation disparities between Chishango and Manyuchi condoms, amongst the youth. These condom brands are commonly found in Malawi, and are found in all shops, groceries, towns, cities and in all locations. This broad objective was achieved through the following specific objectives: Identify knowledge of youth on condoms Analyse the attached misconceptions that affects utilisation of (a)Chishango (b) Manyuchi condoms.
Assess perceived inherent characteristics that influence utilisation of (a) Chishango (b) Manyuchi condoms. Assess the social marketing and communications undertaken by promoters that influence utilisation of: (a) chishango (b) manyuchi