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Culture-based stigmatizing attitudes toward condom use among Chinese older adults: An interpretative phenomenological
Wenwen Peng1, Qidi Zhou1, Lloyd A Goldsamt2
1Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, China.
Objective:
To explore their perceptions and attitudes toward condom use and the underlying reasons for the low usage frequency among Chinese older adults.
Methods:
A qualitative study design utilizing interpretive phenomenological analysis was employed. Data were collected through field observation and face-to-face in-depth interviews among older adults aged 50 years or above and having engaged in sexual activities within the previous year.
Results:
Three main themes emerged: perceiving unnecessary due to misconceptions and low awareness, interactive stereotypes rooted in sociocultural beliefs, and stigmatized social norms including gender inequity and economic unbalance.
Conclusions:
Tailored interventions focusing on addressing misconceptions, increasing awareness, and reducing culturally ingrained stereotypes and stigma surrounding condom use are essential to promote condom use among older adults in order to prevent HIV transmission in China.
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