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Voices and Choices of HIV-serodiscordant Heterosexual Couples Lelaka, Constance Matshidiso
Jurnal Multidisiplin Madani Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): January, 2024
Publisher : PT FORMOSA CENDEKIA GLOBAL

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55927/mudima.v4i1.7446

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There is limited information regarding serodiscordancy. HIV-serodiscordant couples face challenges in their relationships, this is likely to threaten their relationship’s and they need psychosocial support from various sources to strengthen their quality of life and well-being. The study seeks to explore the voices and choices from HIV-serodiscordant heterosexual couples. This was a qualitative study, and thirteen (13) participants were purposively sampled. Data was collected using semi-structure interview guide and all interviews were held face-to-face at the hospital with participants and data was thematically analysed. The main overarching themes emerged from the qualitative included the following:  perceptions regarding the limited knowledge on discordant couples, the importance of providing psychosocial to discordant couples, challenges facing discordant couples in relationships, and couple’s sexual and reproductive needs. The results suggests that there is limited knowledge and education on discordancy. There is need for discordant couple’s services and programmes that should be streamed lined to provide comprehensive and sufficient psychosocial support, mitigate challenges faced by discordant couples and promote couples sexual and reproductive health via the safer conception services ensuring reduction of HIV risk practices behaviours among the couples
The Experiences of Safety Among the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA) Students at the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa Maebana, Matshepo; Lelaka, Constance Matshidiso
Baileo: Jurnal Sosial Humaniora Vol 3 No 2 (2026): January 2026
Publisher : Universitas Pattimura

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/baileofisipvol3iss2pp584-597

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Discrimination, prejudice, and hate crimes against members of the LGBTQIA community remain prevalent. As a minority group, LGBTQIA individuals continue to face numerous challenges, despite university policies that describe the campus environment as inclusive. This study adopted a qualitative research approach, with data collected through face-to-face semi-structured interviews. Purposive sampling was used to select participants, and the data were analysed thematically. The findings reveal that members of the LGBTQIA community experience significant safety concerns and do not perceive the university as LGBTQIA-friendly. Five themes emerged from the analysis: understanding of LGBTQIA terminology, perceptions of safety among LGBTQIA students, concerns regarding safe spaces in university residences, lack of a supportive environment, and the various challenges faced by LGBTQIA students. This study contributes to existing knowledge by providing a foundation for further research, informing and strengthening inclusive interventions and policies, and supporting LGBTQIA advocacy efforts aimed at creating safer environments that promote the well-being and rights of the LGBTQIA community.