Stigma, sexual health, and human rights among women who have sex with women in Lesotho

In recent years, gender and sexual minorities have become increasingly visible across sub-Saharan Africa, marking both the progression and violation of their human rights. Using data from a study with sexual minorities in Lesotho, this analysis leveraged the social ecological model to examine relationships between stigma, human rights, and sexual health among women who have sex with women in Lesotho. A community-based participatory approach was used for the mixed-method, cross-sectional study. A total of 250 women who have sex with women completed a structured questionnaire, of which 21 participated in a total of three focus group discussions.

Source: Reproductive Health Matters - December 15, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Tonia C. Poteat, Carmen H. Logie, Darrin Adams, Tampose Mothopeng, Judith Lebona, Puleng Letsie, Stefan Baral Tags: FEATURE Source Type: research