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Experiences of forced sterilisation and coercion to sterilise among women living with HIV (WLHIV) in Namibia: an analysis of the psychological and socio-cultural effects
The forced and coerced sterilisation of women living with HIV (WLHIV) is a phenomenon reported in several countries. In Namibia, litigation efforts for cases of forced and coerced sterilisation were successful, yet the psychological and socio-cultural well-being of those affected has not been adequa...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Taylor & Francis
2020
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7887903/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32436814 http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/26410397.2020.1758439 |
Sumario: | The forced and coerced sterilisation of women living with HIV (WLHIV) is a phenomenon reported in several countries. In Namibia, litigation efforts for cases of forced and coerced sterilisation were successful, yet the psychological and socio-cultural well-being of those affected has not been adequately investigated and addressed. To determine the psychological and socio-cultural effects of involuntary sterilisation on WLHIV in Namibia, qualitative data from seven WLHIV were collected through face-to-face interviews. Our analysis showed that, firstly, there are negative psychological effects manifesting in psychological symptoms associated with anxiety and depression. Secondly, there are negative socio-cultural effects including discrimination, victimisation and gender-based violence. Patriarchal cultural values regarding reproduction, marriage and decision-making contribute to negative psychological and socio-cultural effects. Finally, negative psychological and socio-cultural effects of involuntary sterilisation are long-lasting. For participants, coping remains difficult, even over a decade after the sterilisations. Given the considerable long-lasting negative psychological and socio-cultural effects, psychological interventions to expedite positive coping and well-being must be prioritised. |
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