The role of religious leaders on the use of HIV/AIDS prevention strategies among young people (15-24) in Lira district, Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Young people (15-24 years) bear the highest burden of new infections and are particularly vulnerable because of their highly risky behavior such as early sexual activity. There is paucity of information on the role of religious leaders in the multi-sectoral fight against HIV/AIDS. We examined the role of religious leaders in the use of HIV prevention strategies among young people.

Methods

A cross sectional study was conducted between March and April 2021 among 422 randomly selected young people in Lira district, Uganda. An interviewer administered a questionnaire to the young people in order to collect quantitative data. A total 20 key informants were purposively sampled and interviews were conducted with religious leaders using a key informant's interview guide.

SUBMITTER: Murungi T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9612556 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature