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Health Determinants - Culture

Culture

The foundation believes that the cultural values have a great influence on sexual behaviours of population, as a result, African men are considered as the traditions guardians, must be included in fight against HIV/AIDS. In the fight against HIV/AIDS, men can make a difference. For instance, cultural values such as polygamy, excision and circumcision are among the risk factors that help the virus proliferation. Fighting against HIV/AIDS is also going through the social beliefs. Many native African men are seen as being at risk might resist to the change if the cultural elements are not included in the prevention.