Study finds high use of HIV pill among co-wives

Doctors have reported a high use of anti HIV pill in polygamy unions that their monogamous counterparts. [Courtesy]

More women in polygamous unions, than those in monogamous relationships are taking up the daily HIV prevention pill. A study presented last month in Boston, US, by Dr John Kinuthia of Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), showed a high acceptance of the pill among women in polygamous unions.

This, implied women in polygamous marriages are aware they are at a higher risk of HIV infection by virtue of the multiplicity of partners involved and need protection.