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Transactional sex in the fishing communities along Lake Victoria, Kenya: a catalyst for the spread of HIV
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of AIDS Research • Authors: ZacharyA Kwena --- Centre for Microbiology Research, Kenya Elizabeth Bukusi --- Centre for Microbiology Research, Kenya Enos Omondi --- Centre for Microbiology Research, Kenya Musa Ng'ayo --- Centre for Microbiology Research, Kenya KingK Holmes --- Department of Global Health, United StatesThe study describes the nature, context and implications of a unique form of transactional sexual relationships in the fishing communities along Lake Victoria in Kisumu County, Kenya. We conducted 12 focus group discussions and 17 key informant interviews among fishermen,... -
Intimate partner abuse of educated, employed black South African women: sociocultural factors
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Gertie Pretorius --- Centre for Psychological Services and Career Development (PsyCaD) and Division for Academic Development and Support (ADS), South Africa Matilda Molefe --- , Rony H. Sklar --- Centre for Psychological Services and Career Development (PsyCaD) and Division for Academic Development and Support (ADS), South AfricaThis study aimed to explore the influence of African culture and tradition on the abuse experiences of Black South African women who are educated and employed. Interviews were conducted with seven Black South African women (age range 38 to 47)... -
Impact of tourism on residents’ well-being amid the CoVID-19 pandemic in Bali
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Research in Hospitality Management • Authors: Larissa Huser --- Universitas Triatma Mulya International, Indonesia Erna Wiles --- Universitas Triatma Mulya International, Indonesia Rodney Westerlaken --- NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, The NetherlandsBy being dependent on one of the most impacted industries, the travel industry, Balinese residents experienced a considerable downturn in their well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research aims to examine the extent to which sociocultural, economic and environmental aspects... -
Health locus of control, personality and social support in treatment adherence among diabetic patients
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: --- University of Nigeria, Nigeria --- University of Nigeria, Nigeria --- University of Nigeria, Nigeria --- University of Nigeria, Nigeria --- University of Nigeria, Nigeria --- University of Nigeria, NigeriaWe examined the contributions of health locus of control (internal, external), personality traits, and social support in treatment adherence among Nigerian diabetic patients (N = 126; females = 49.21%, Type 1 diabetes = 58.73%, Type 2 diabetes = 41.27%; age... -
Idioms in transition: isiZulu idiomatic expressions used in the taxi industry
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of African Languages • Authors: Sineliso Lindokuhle Thabede --- SANTS Private Higher Education Institution, South Africa Dumisani Ephraim Khumalo --- University of South Africa, South AfricaThis study analyses the historical development of isiZulu idiomatic expressions, specifically their expression in the KwaZulu-Natal minibus taxi industry, tracing their evolution from primarily oral traditions to modern visual expressions visible on exteriors and interiors of taxis. Using a hermeneutic...