Browsing by Author "Walakira, Eddy J."

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    Alcohol use, intimate partner violence, and HIV sexual risk behavior among young people in fishing communities of Lake Victoria, Uganda
    (BMC public health, 2021) Ojiambo Wandera, Stephen; Mbona Tumwesigye, Nazarius; Walakira, Eddy J.; Kisaakye, Peter; Wagman, Jennifer
    Few studies have investigated the association between alcohol use, intimate partner violence, and HIV sexual risk behavior among young people in fishing communities from eastern and central Uganda. Therefore, we aimed to determine the association between alcohol use, intimate partner violence, and HIV sexual risk behavior among young people in the fishing communities on the shores of Lake Victoria, in Uganda. Methods: We conducted multivariable logistic regression analyses of HIV risk behavior using cross-sectional data from 501 young people from Mukono (Katosi landing site) and Namayingo districts (Lugala landing site). Results: Almost all (97%) respondents reported at least one HIV risk behavior; more than half (54%) reported engagement in three or more HIV risk behaviors. Results from the adjusted model indicate that alcohol use, working for cash or kind, being married, and having multiple sexual partners increased the odds of HIV risk behavior. IPV was not associated with HIV risk behavior. Conclusion: Interventions to promote consistent condom use and fewer sexual partnerships are critical for young people in the fishing communities in Uganda.
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    Parenting Initiatives in Uganda Learning from UZAZI AVSI Parenting Model and Related Initiatives
    (Fountain Publishers, 2021) Walakira, Eddy J.; Matovu, Fred; Kyamulabi, Agnes; Biribonwa Agaba, Alfred; Nyeko, John Paul; Luwangula, Ronald
    This book provides a national context and state of parenting in Uganda. It introduces the concept of parenting and helps the reader to gain an understanding of the attributes and dimensions that make parenting either successful on one hand or ineffective on the other. The book further sheds light on the evolving role of parents in the Ugandan context, identifies selected parenting interventions and in particular, pays greater attention to the UZAZI AVSI Parenting Model. UZAZI is positive parenting emphasizing authoritative nurturing of children. The presentation of the UZAZI AVSI Parenting Model gives the reader an opportunity to understand the effectiveness of the model based on its evaluation using rigorous scientific methods. The book concludes by making recommendations to improve research, policy and programming in the field of parenting within the context of families and children.