Prevalence and determinants of ability to refuse sex among women of reproductive age in Tanzania: evidence from national representative surveys
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.A majority of Tanzanian women can refuse sex, with education and partner
Area Of Science
- Sociology
- Public Health
- Gender Studies
Background
- Women's ability to refuse unwanted sex is crucial for gender equality and well-being.
- Limited data exists on the prevalence and influencing factors in Tanzania.
- This study addresses this gap by examining women's autonomy in sexual refusal.
Purpose Of The Study
- To determine the prevalence of women's ability to refuse sex in Tanzania.
- To identify socio-demographic and health-related factors associated with this ability.
Main Methods
- Analysis of secondary data from the 2022 Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey and Malaria Indicator Survey (TDHS-MIS).
- Weighted sample of 9,090 reproductive-age women (15-49).
- Binary logistic regression used to identify associated factors, reporting adjusted odds ratios (aORs) and 95% confidence intervals.
Main Results
- 69.6% of Tanzanian women reported the ability to refuse sex.
- Key associated factors included higher education, partner's education, wealth, STI awareness, prior HIV testing, media access, and contraceptive use.
- Women in Unguja and Pemba showed a lower ability to refuse sex compared to mainland urban areas.
Conclusions
- Most Tanzanian women can refuse sex, influenced by education, economic status, partner's education, media access, STI awareness, HIV testing, and contraceptive use.
- Significant regional disparities exist, with lower refusal ability in Unguja and Pemba.
- Targeted interventions are needed to address these disparities and enhance women's sexual autonomy.
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