Relational Factors and HIV Testing Practices: Qualitative Insights from Urban Refugee Youth in Kampala, Uganda

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dc.contributor.authorLogie, Carmen H.
dc.contributor.authorOkumu, Moses
dc.contributor.authorLatif, Maya
dc.contributor.authorHakiza, Robert
dc.contributor.authorMusoke, Daniel Kibuuka
dc.contributor.authorMwima, Simon
dc.contributor.authorBatte, Shamilah
dc.contributor.authorKyambadde, Peter
dc.date.accessioned2023-05-22T16:11:23Z
dc.date.available2023-05-22T16:11:23Z
dc.date.issued2022
dc.description.abstractDespite the global phenomenon of refugee urbanization, little is known of relational contexts that shape HIV testing among urban refugee youth. We explored perspectives, experiences, and preferences for social support in HIV testing among refugee youth aged 16ā€“24 in Kampala, Uganda. We conducted five focus groups with refugee youth (nā€‰=ā€‰44) and five in-depth key informant interviews. Participant narratives signaled relational contexts shaping HIV testing included informal sources (intimate partners and family members) and formal sources (peer educators and professionals). There was heterogeneity in perspectives based on relationship dynamics. While some felt empowered to test with partners, others feared negative relationship consequences. Participant narratives reflected kinship ties that could facilitate testing with family, while others feared coercion and judgment. Peer support was widely accepted. Professional support was key for HIV testing as well as conflict-related trauma. Findings emphasize bonding and bridging social capital as salient components of enabling HIV testing environments.en_US
dc.identifier.citationLogie, C. H., Okumu, M., Latif, M., Parker, S., Hakiza, R., Kibuuka Musoke, D., ... & Kyambadde, P. (2022). Relational Factors and HIV Testing Practices: Qualitative Insights from Urban Refugee Youth in Kampala, Uganda. AIDS and Behavior, 26(7), 2191-2202. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-021-03567-4en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/8774
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherAIDS and Behavioren_US
dc.subjectSocial supporten_US
dc.subjectRefugeesen_US
dc.subjectYouthen_US
dc.subjectHIV testingen_US
dc.titleRelational Factors and HIV Testing Practices: Qualitative Insights from Urban Refugee Youth in Kampala, Ugandaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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