Table 2 |
|
| A summary of findings | |
| Personal barriers | Socio-environmental barriers |
| Perceived lack of control | Unsupportive environment |
| Low self-esteem | Inadequate education and information |
| Low self-efficacy and behavioral skills | Lack of support from the partner |
| Financial needs | |
| Cultural norms | |
| Gender roles | |
| Lack of condom acceptance by the general population | |
| Loss of protection motivation | |
| Emotional needs | |
| Lustful desire | |
| Substance abuse | |
| Lack of threat | |
| Trust and loyalty | |
| Appearance base judgment | |
| Misperception | |
| False beliefs about HIV transmission | |
| Inadequate knowledge | |
Lotfi et al. BMC Women's Health 2012 12:13 doi:10.1186/1472-6874-12-13
