In numerous African cultures, women are often not in a position to question their partners about extramarital affairs, to refuse sexual contact, or to suggest safer sexual practices.
पारंपरिक विश्‍वास सहसा एड्‌सबद्दल असलेल्या अज्ञानावर किंवा खऱ्‍या परिस्थितीकडे डोळेझाक करण्याच्या प्रवृत्तीवर आधारित असतात.