Religiosity for Promotion of Behaviors Likely to Reduce New HIV Infections in Uganda: A Study Among Muslim Youth in Wakiso District
Loading...
Date
2013
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Journal of religion and health
Abstract
The study was done to determine the association between religiosity and
behaviors likely to reduce new HIV infections among 1,224 Muslim youth. Respondents
with Sujda, the hyperpigmented spot on the forehead due to prostration during prayers,
were more likely to abstain from sex, be faithful in marriage, and avoid alcohol and
narcotics. Males wearing a Muslim cap were more likely to abstain from sex and avoid
alcohol and narcotics. Females wearing the long dress (Hijab) were also more likely to
avoid alcohol. This data should be used by stakeholders in promoting behaviors likely to
reduce new HIV infections among Muslims.
Description
Keywords
Religiosity, HIV infections, Muslim youth, Uganda, Behaviors
Citation
Kagimu, M., Guwatudde, D., Rwabukwali, C., Kaye, S., Walakira, Y., & Ainomugisha, D. (2013). Religiosity for promotion of behaviors likely to reduce new HIV infections in Uganda: A study among Muslim youth in Wakiso district. Journal of religion and health, 52(4), 1211-1227. DOI 10.1007/s10943-011-9563-8