A Study on Influence of Traditional Initiation Practices to Reduce Spread of HIV and AIDS in Chileka, a Rural Area in Blantyre in Malawi.

Abstract

The study explored sustainable practices that would be useful in controlling HIV and AIDS without external support. The study aimed at finding factors that influence sexual behaviours in Malawi to be addressed using sustainable community structures to manage HIV and AIDS at low cost to address donor fatigue while preventing HIV and AIDS in the long run with full participation of all players sustainability. One of cultural aspect is “initiation practice”, a form of education for cultural values, norms and beliefs. Cultural beliefs and practices help to transfer knowledge from generations to generations. The study looked at the influence of initiation practice in transmission of HIV and AIDS as a result of changes of sexual practices because 80% to 85% of HIV and AIDS cases result from risky sexual practices.