Université Felix Houphouët Boigny | Sociologie | Laboratoire Société Individu Culture (LASIC) | Abidjan | Côte d’Ivoire | This article is made freely available as part of this journal's Open Access:
| DOI:https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10581759 |
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Introduction: In response to the numerous infectious and sexually transmitted diseases affecting the health of the population in Côte d' Ivoire, the government and its development partners have implemented various preventive measures, such as free HIV/AIDS screening and awareness-raising about sexual health practices, including condom use. Despite these initiatives, condom use remains low in some populations. This article aims to understand the underlying reasons for this behavior in the township of Yopougon. Methods: For this study, a qualitative approach was used to collect the opinions, perceptions, and representations of Yopougon residents regarding condom use. The methodology included semi-structured interviews and a literature review. A total of 40 participants were selected for the study. Results: The results of the study revealed that several factors influence the refusal of Yopougon residents to use condoms. Besides the cultural considerations, religious factors, feelings of embarrassment, fear of reducing sexual pleasure, and the desire to have children were identified as primary reasons. Conclusion: This study highlights the barriers to condom use in the township of Yopougon, Côte d'Ivoire. Understanding these factors is crucial for developing effective interventions aiming to promote condom use and reducing the transmission of sexually transmitted infections in this population. Keywords: Reasons, socio-cultural, Non-use, Condoms, Population, Yopougon.
