Socio-Cognitive Factors Associated With Condom Use, Multiple Sexual Partnerships, and Contraception Use Among Sexually-Active Adolescent Girls in Uganda

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dc.contributor.authorNalukwago, Judith
dc.contributor.authorCrutzen, Rik
dc.contributor.authorBorne, Bart van den
dc.contributor.authorBukuluki, Paul M.
dc.contributor.authorBufumbo, Leonard
dc.contributor.authorBurke, Holly M.
dc.contributor.authorField, Samuel
dc.contributor.authorZikusooka, Amos
dc.contributor.authorFiedler, Anne A.
dc.contributor.authorAlaii, Jane
dc.date.accessioned2022-01-20T08:08:54Z
dc.date.available2022-01-20T08:08:54Z
dc.date.issued2018
dc.description.abstractMany adolescent girls start sexual activity early which exposes them to health risks of HIV and unplanned pregnancies. However, adolescent girls are less likely than boys to initiate discussion or demand use of condoms. Multiple sexual partnerships among girls are reported to be on the rise with eminent transactional sex and pre-marital relationships. The unmet need for contraception among adolescent girls is also high. A cross-sectional survey covering 16 districts in Uganda assessed the socio-cognitive factors associated with condom use, multiple sexual partnerships and contraception use among sexually active adolescent girls (N=255). There were strong associations between feeling confident to discuss contraceptive methods with a partner (OR = 9.41, 95 % CI = 3.54, 25.06), being comfortable to use contraception (OR = 30.61, 95% CI = 4.10, 228.64), discussing contraception use with someone (OR = 10.53, 95% CI = 5.61, 19.78), and contraception use. Whereas knowledge was found to have no significant relationship with service uptake, information services remain important in clearing any misconceptions and addressing any health concerns. It is imperative to explore communication factors including skills development and providing adequate health information to guide dialogue among adolescents and their key influencers.en_US
dc.identifier.citationNalukwago, J., Crutzen, R., van den Borne, B., Bukuluki, P. M., Bufumbo, L., Burke, H. M., ... & Alaii, J. (2018). Socio-cognitive factors associated with condom use, multiple sexual partnerships, and contraception use among sexually-active adolescent girls in Uganda. Global J Health Sci, 10, 41. https://doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v10n8p41en_US
dc.identifier.issn1916-9736
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v10n8p41
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1332
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherGlobal Journal of Health Scienceen_US
dc.subjectAdolescent girlsen_US
dc.subjectCondom useen_US
dc.subjectContraception useen_US
dc.subjectMultiple sexual partnershipsen_US
dc.titleSocio-Cognitive Factors Associated With Condom Use, Multiple Sexual Partnerships, and Contraception Use Among Sexually-Active Adolescent Girls in Ugandaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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