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Gender, Power and Multi-partner Sex Implications for Dual Method Use in Ghana
Date Published: 1 January 2003 Document Type: Research Report Issue: Family Planning & Reproductive Health, Women’s Rights Languages: English Country: Ghana Purchase Method: Download |
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Gender power differentials play an important role in male-female sexual relationships when it comes to adopting dual protection strategies, particularly dual methods. To be able to discuss the possibilities of multiple partners and prevention of pregnancy and disease, both partners need to be able to communicate with equal power and respect for each other's health. Based on focus group discussions with adolescents and young women and men in Dodowa, Ghana, this report presents both male and female perspectives regarding dual method use. The findings demonstrate the need to integrate gender concerns into program design.