Religiosity for Promotion of Behaviors Likely to Reduce New HIV Infections in Uganda: A Study Among Muslim Youth in Wakiso District

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2013Author
Kagimu, Magid
Guwatudde, David
Rwabukwali, Charles
Kaye, Sarah
Walakira, Yusuf
Ainomugisha, Dick
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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.
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