Original Research
The influence of cultural practices on the HIV and AIDS pandemic in Zambia
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 67, No 3 | a770 |
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v67i3.770
| © 2011 Nolipher Moyo, Julian C. Müller
| This work is licensed under CC Attribution 4.0
Submitted: 24 November 2009 | Published: 09 May 2011
Submitted: 24 November 2009 | Published: 09 May 2011
About the author(s)
Nolipher Moyo, University of Pretoria, ZambiaJulian C. Müller, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Abstract
Culture plays a significant role in people’s lives in Zambia and in Africa as a whole. Consequently, there is a need to take Zambian or African culture seriously in order to look at the salient elements of cultural practices in rites of passage that influence the spread of HIV and AIDS. This article analyses four rites of passage associated with birth, puberty, marriage and death. There are numerous rites of passage in Zambian culture. Some of these rites help to curb the spread of HIV and AIDS, whilst others exacerbate the spread of the virus. Using the Reformed Church in Zambia Bible Study Method of Subgroups, discussions were held that allowed victims of cultural practices to tell their stories using the narrative model. This article sought to shed light on cultural practices that exacerbate HIV and AIDS and more importantly, provide culturally sensitive alternatives to these harmful practices.
Keywords
HIV and Aids; cultural practices; narrative research; pastoral care
Metrics
Total abstract views: 5312Total article views: 85350
Crossref Citations
1. Counter-Mobilization against Child Marriage Reform in Africa
Ragnhild Louise Muriaas, Liv Tønnessen, Vibeke Wang
Political Studies vol: 66 issue: 4 first page: 851 year: 2018
doi: 10.1177/0032321717742859