A human security analysis of issues affecting boys and young men in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 39-67
Author(s):  
Kwame Owusu-Ampomah ◽  
◽  
Christopher Isike ◽  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Security Analysis ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Human Security ◽  
Kwazulu Natal

scholarly journals Feeling Under Pressure: Perspectives of the Meaning of Love and Sexual Relationships Amongst Young Men in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 155798831983663 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thabang Manyaapelo ◽  
Sibusiso Sifunda ◽  
Robert A.C. Ruiter ◽  
Anam Nyembezi ◽  
Bart van den Borne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Sexual Relationships ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
Prevention Interventions

This study aimed to explore perspectives on the meaning of love and sexual relations amongst young men in KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. Gaining insights into these perspectives will help to understand the sexual behaviors of these young men better and to eventually develop more effective HIV prevention interventions. Focus group discussions were conducted in two study areas using a predetermined semistructured discussion guide. The findings indicate that the phenomenon of romantic relationship try-outs together with the idea of “feeling under pressure” to propose love to more than one woman seem to be accepted practices that often lead to multiple concurrent sexual partners and therefore potentially risky sexual behaviors. The fear of impregnating a woman is seen to be of a more significant concern than acquiring a sexually transmitted infection due to the stigma and embarrassment associated with pregnancy outside marriage. Given these findings, it is recommended that future studies investigate perspectives on sexuality and reproductive health in male populations in great detail prior to the development of behavioral change interventions because failure to do so may hamper well-intended but poorly targeted health interventions.

scholarly journals The psychosocial determinants of the intention to test for HIV among young men in KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-52
Author(s):  
Thabang Manyaapelo ◽  
Robert AC Ruiter ◽  
Sibusiso Sifunda ◽  
Anam Nyembezi ◽  
Bart van den Borne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Psychosocial Determinants ◽  
Kwazulu Natal

scholarly journals The psychosocial determinants of the intention to avoid sexual engagement when intoxicated among young men in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thabang Manyaapelo ◽  
Robert A. C. Ruiter ◽  
Anam Nyembezi ◽  
Bart van den Borne ◽  
Sibusiso Sifunda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Psychosocial Determinants ◽  
Kwazulu Natal

scholarly journals Understanding the Psychosocial Correlates of the Intention to Use Condoms among Young Men in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 339 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thabang Manyaapelo ◽  
Anam Nyembezi ◽  
Robert Ruiter ◽  
Bart Borne ◽  
Sibusiso Sifunda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Psychosocial Correlates ◽  
Kwazulu Natal

scholarly journals Intersections Between Masculinities and Sexual Behaviors Among Young Men at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 215824402110401
Author(s):  
Sinakekelwe Khumalo ◽  
Musawenkosi Mabaso ◽  
Tawanda Makusha ◽  
Myra Taylor
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Historical Context ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Social Constructionist ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Black Male Students ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
The University

The university period provides a critical developmental transition from adolescence to adulthood. During this period, young people establish patterns of behaviors and make lifestyle choices that affect their current and future health. Using the social constructionist paradigm that examines the development of masculinities as a mutual construct of individual, social, cultural, and historical context, this article explores the interactions between masculinities and sexual behaviors of young men at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The study used a qualitative approach and employed purposive sampling to recruit 36 young Black male students aged between 18 and 30 years. Four focus group discussions consisting of 8 to 10 participants were conducted according to the current year of study of male students. Data were transcribed, coded, and analyzed thematically. Our results show that the freedom and independence acquired from being away from home enabled students to enact their masculinities freely. Our findings further reveal that an individual has multiple masculinities which are often exerted to suit the present discourse they are in at any given point.

scholarly journals Politics of rule of law: A human and state security perspective in the case of Jacob Zuma and geo-politics in the 21st century

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mare Matthew
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Sustainable Livelihoods ◽  
Human Security ◽  
Illegal Immigrants ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
State Security ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
Thabo Mbeki

This research is a desktop research that, looks at the ligament that connects politics of rule of law, human security and state security perspectives in the case of Jacob Zuma. The study looked at various framing and diverging interpretations of Zuma’s case by the various sections of South Africa. Some sections of the society especially the Zulus and Malema believed that, Zuma’s case is a continuation of apartheid politics and is targeted at the Zulu tribe who were the most vocal during war against Apartheid. From the perspective of the principle of the rule of law the law was applied without fear or favour. Former president Thabo Mbeki was concerned about timing as he believed that there was no urgency in handing inn the arrest warrant. Mbeki projected that, the judgement can result in loss of lives and property. Mbeki believed that, Ramaphosa should not pride himself in succeeding to jail Zuma but should look beyond the act. The study noted the human security dimension where the Zuma case is merely a scapegoat by already agitated general populace. From a security perspective the study noted that, the Bantustan revolution is not far from being imminent. The Zulus have for long been indoctrinating their children and forming regiments to prepare a reclamation of Zulu empire. Even the education in KwaZulu Natal prepares children to pursue the dream of the restoration of the Zulu empire. The role of agitated foreigners and illegal immigrants who crossed to South Africa in anticipation of sustainable livelihoods only to be bothered and subjected to xenophobic attacks. The violence presents an opportunity for them to loot and also to fight for a better South Africa since they do not harbour any prospective of turning to their countries anytime soon, South Africa is now their own country and any developments in the country affects them directly. Since political determination is through the ballot box a key aspect, limited to citizens. Non-citizens regard themselves as both de facto and de jure citizen Streets demos presents an opportunity for the non-voting constituency push for their human security needs. The study in light of the foregoing proposed case scenarios of the likelihood outcomes.

scholarly journals Politics of rule of law: A human and state security perspective in the case of Jacob Zuma and geo-politics in the 21st century

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mare Matthew
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Sustainable Livelihoods ◽  
Human Security ◽  
Illegal Immigrants ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
State Security ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
Thabo Mbeki

This research is a desktop research that, looks at the ligament that connects politics of rule of law, human security and state security perspectives in the case of Jacob Zuma. The study looked at various framing and diverging interpretations of Zuma’s case by the various sections of South Africa. Some sections of the society especially the Zulus and Malema believed that, Zuma’s case is a continuation of apartheid politics and is targeted at the Zulu tribe who were the most vocal during war against Apartheid. From the perspective of the principle of the rule of law the law was applied without fear or favour. Former president Thabo Mbeki was concerned about timing as he believed that there was no urgency in handing inn the arrest warrant. Mbeki projected that, the judgement can result in loss of lives and property. Mbeki believed that, Ramaphosa should not pride himself in succeeding to jail Zuma but should look beyond the act. The study noted the human security dimension where the Zuma case is merely a scapegoat by already agitated general populace. From a security perspective the study noted that, the Bantustan revolution is not far from being imminent. The Zulus have for long been indoctrinating their children and forming regiments to prepare a reclamation of Zulu empire. Even the education in KwaZulu Natal prepares children to pursue the dream of the restoration of the Zulu empire. The role of agitated foreigners and illegal immigrants who crossed to South Africa in anticipation of sustainable livelihoods only to be bothered and subjected to xenophobic attacks. The violence presents an opportunity for them to loot and also to fight for a better South Africa since they do not harbour any prospective of turning to their countries anytime soon, South Africa is now their own country and any developments in the country affects them directly. Since political determination is through the ballot box a key aspect, limited to citizens. Non-citizens regard themselves as both de facto and de jure citizen Streets demos presents an opportunity for the non-voting constituency push for their human security needs. The study in light of the foregoing proposed case scenarios of the likelihood outcomes.

scholarly journals Targeting interventions for HIV testing and treatment uptake: An attitudinal and behavioural segmentation of men aged 20–34 in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga, South Africa

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. e0247483
Author(s):  
James Bell ◽  
Sunny Sharma ◽  
Shawn Malone ◽  
Melissa Levy ◽  
Jemma Reast ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Gender Equity ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Targeted Interventions ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
The Impact

Despite recent improvements, men still have worse HIV outcomes than women in South Africa. This study describes how young men form distinct behavioural and attitudinal subgroups, and is intended to inform the design of targeted interventions to encourage HIV testing and initiation on antiretroviral therapy. Data were collected using a cross-sectional survey with questions on men’s attitudes, beliefs and behaviours around HIV/AIDS. A total of 2,019 men were randomly sampled from eight district municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga provinces between October 2018 and January 2019. Men were eligible to participate if they were aged 20–34, Black African, had an education level below university graduation, were aware of HIV and were willing to disclose whether they had tested for HIV. Each participant responded to a questionnaire asking about their demographic characteristics, reported sexual behaviour, engagement with HIV testing and treatment services, alcohol consumption, HIV knowledge, attitudes to gender equity and reported level of depressive symptoms. Data were analysed using canonical correlation, hierarchical clustering and factor analysis techniques to produce five groups of men. The results were synthesised using Human Centred Design principles to suggests areas for potential intervention for each segment. The results showed that men vary based on their attitudes to gender and masculinity, use of alcohol, testing and treatment behaviour, HIV-related fears and preferences for testing modalities. Segment 1 (21%) avoids the topic of HIV, perhaps fearful of the impact on his life. Segment 2 (23%) is well connected to his community and has social concerns about HIV. Segment 3 (15%) struggles with more distal determinants of HIV acquisition such as unemployment and poor mental health. Segment 4 (25%) has concerns about the lifestyle changes that would be required if he were HIV positive. Segment 5 (16%) has a strong traditional mindset and is fearful of the ramifications of HIV in his community. The results will be used to design targeted interventions to increase HIV testing and treatment rates among young men in South Africa. Further research is required to understand the impact of interventions designed in this way.

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