[Psychosocial and cultural factors in the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases]
The article deals with the psychosocial and cultural dimensions of sexually transmitted diseases. Based on results from a qualitative study with lower-class males and females (young and adult) from a neighbourhood in the metropolitan area of Buenos Aires, the author discusses how lay beliefs (about symptoms, transmission, consequences) and norms regarding sexual matters and gender relations affect people's ability to consider themselves at risk and/or adopt preventive behaviors. Implications of research results for the design of culturally appropriate strategies to promote sexual and reproductive health are also provided.
Gogna
M
Centro de Estudios de Estado y Sociedad, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, Sánchez de Bustamante, 27; 1173, Buenos Aires, Argentina. monik@cedes.edu.ar JOURNAL ARTICLE The article deals with the psychosocial and cultural dimensions of sexually transmitted diseases. Based on results from a qualitative study with lower-class males and females (young and adult) from a neighbourhood in the metropolitan area of Buenos Aires, the author discusses how lay beliefs (about symptoms, transmission, consequences) and norms regarding sexual matters and gender relations affect people's ability to consider themselves at risk and/or adopt preventive behaviors. Implications of research results for the design of culturally appropriate strategies to promote sexual and reproductive health are also provided. Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Gender; Sex Behaviour
Factores psicosociales y culturales en la prevención y tratamiento de las enfermedades de transmisión sexual