Social venues and HIV vulnerability of young venue workers: a cluster analysis of data from a national-level cross-sectional survey of social venues in Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Venues where people socialize, such as bars, play a significant role in HIV transmission risk. However, little research has been done that identifies characteristics of high-risk venues, to inform HIV prevention efforts. This study identified clusters of social venues in Uganda and their relationship with HIV vulnerability of young venue workers (15-24 years). We also assessed availability of HIV prevention services at the venues.

Design and setting

This was a secondary analysis of data from a larger cross-sectional survey of social venues in 25 districts of Uganda.

Participants

A total of 480 venues that employed young workers were included in this study.

Analysis

Hierarchical cluster and mixed-effects regression analyses were conducted.

Results</

SUBMITTER: Babirye S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10230894 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature