The Effect of Relationships on Decision-Making Processes of Women in Harare,Zimbabwe |
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| Authors: | Aceme Nyika Douglas Richard Wassenaar Nicole Mamotte |
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| Institution: | 1. South African Research Ethics Training Initiative, University of KwaZulu-Natal, and African Malaria Network Trust;2. South African Research Ethics Training Initiative, University of KwaZulu-Natal |
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| Abstract: | A preliminary study aimed at investigating the potential impact of relationships on decision-making process and autonomy of women was conducted in Harare, Zimbabwe. The majority of women surveyed (87.6%) were prepared to consult their husbands, whereas only 46.6% said they would consult their relatives prior to participation in health research. Only 6.2% and 11.3% were prepared to keep their participation secret from their husbands their relatives, respectively. Overall, 58.6% were rated as autonomous, 22.5% partially autonomous, and 18.9% were rated as not autonomous. Age, educational level, employment status, and marital status of respondents were significantly associated with autonomous decision-making process. |
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| Keywords: | informed consent autonomy women relationships decision making |
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