Explaining utilization of HIV prevention and testing services among university students in Mozambique: results from a mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Mozambique, HIV infection disproportionately affects young adults, particularly women. Despite awareness and knowledge of HIV transmission, many university students have not received HIV testing and continue to engage in high-risk sexual behaviors, including inconsistent condom use. Further understanding of patterns of engagement with HIV prevention and testing is key to reducing HIV transmission in this at-risk population.

Methods

This study used a sequential mixed methods approach to examine patterns of engagement and perceptions of HIV prevention and testing services among higher education students in Mozambique. Survey data were collected from a representative sample of 501 students from Universidade Eduardo Mondlane (UEM) in Maputo, Mozambique to assess th

SUBMITTER: Hooft A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8525004 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature