Document 1868
 DOCN  M94A1868
 TI    Influence of widow inheritance on the epidemiology of HIV in Africa.
 DT    9412
 AU    Okeyo TM; Epidemiologist, Kenya.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):433 (abstract no. PD0342). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370707
 AB    OBJECTIVE: To investigate traditional behaviour practices that influence
       transmission of HIV among the Luo of Kenya. METHODS: Rapid appraisal
       approach involving in-depth interviews with a convenient sample of 92
       key informants (widows of Luo men dead in the preceding 12 months).
       RESULTS: 47 (51%) widows were already inherited, 34 (36%) had plans to
       be inherited, 11 refused. Sex is an essential component of widow
       inheritance. 80% of men inheriting were married, one third had history
       of previously inheriting other widows, some were paid to inherit. One
       third of widows inherited had divorced previous partners and had new
       ones. CONCLUSION: Widow inheritance is a determinant of sexual behaviour
       among the Luo and is a risk factor for HIV transmission. Education and
       advocacy to change be enhanced at community level.
 DE    *Culture  Female  Human  HIV Infections/*EPIDEMIOLOGY/TRANSMISSION
       Kenya/EPIDEMIOLOGY  Male  Sex Behavior  *Widowhood  MEETING ABSTRACT

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