Thuledi Makua

Men's behaviour contributes to women's health

Lack of knowledge and poor personal hygiene and sexual practices of men contribute to cervical cancer

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Produktbeschreibung

The objective of the study was to determine whether the level of knowledge regarding cervical cancer among men living in Ga-Rankuwa and their sexual and hygiene practices contributed to the risk of women developing cervical cancer.The data-gathering method was self report using a structured interview format. Field workers were trained and supervised to gather the data. The statistical analysis was done with Chi-square test of independence and the Spearman rho; both tests are distribution free and therefore applicable to a convenient sample.The median age group was the 20-29 year age group (38.4%). The proportion of the age group who initiated sexual relationship when younger than 15 years of age increased as the age group became younger. Age was associated with sexual debut ( 2=175.72; p=0.000). Age was significantly associated with the number of sexual partners ( 2=114.03; p=0.000). The results of the study revealed that men s sexual and hygiene practices play a role in women s reproductive health.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 140
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783847370871
• ISBN-10: 3847370871
• Artikelnr.: 34822847

Autorenporträt

Thuledi Makua is the university professional lecturer. He has been a lecturer at SG Lourens Nursing College, University of Limpopo and currently University of South Africa. He obtained the following qualifications:M. Tech: Nursing (Cum Laude);B. Tech: PHC; Diploma: Nursing Education;Advanced University Diploma: Community Nursing; Diploma: PHC.