- In comparing the two groups of men, there were fewer myths related to STDs, and there was a greater awareness of personal risk of infection among taxi drivers than among farmers
- Both groups expressed fear of harm from a microbicide: taxi drivers focused on the possible risk to women; farmers were more concerned about their own risks.
- Regarding availability of such a product, farmers were more concerned about pricing whereas taxi drivers focused more on means of distribution.
- Both farmers and taxi drivers accepted the possibility of using such products; however, emotional resistance surfaced when the discussion grew personal.
- Men equated their wives' use of such products with infidelity and loss of control over the sexuality of their wives.
- Although farmers expressed a deep distrust of the government, in general, they felt microbicides should be made available through clinics and health posts.
- Taxi drivers also hoped such products would be available via traditional health avenues, but felt that the mass media would play an important role in publicity and promotion.
- Both groups showed ambivalence as to whether microbicides should be marketed to men or women.
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