'I thought if I marry the prophet I would not die': The significance of religious affiliation on marriage, HIV testing, and reproductive health practices among young married women in Zimbabwe

• Main Authors: Denise Dion Hallfors (Author), Bonita J. Iritani (Author), Lei Zhang (Author), Shane Hartman (Author), Winnie K. Luseno (Author), Elias Mpofu (Author), Simbarashe Rusakaniko (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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This study examines the association between religious affiliation and reasons for marriage, perceived church attitudes, and reproductive health-seeking behaviors, including HIV testing, among young women in eastern rural Zimbabwe. The sample comprised women (N = 35) who had married by 2012 while par...