Religiosity for HIV prevention in Uganda: a case study among Christian youth in Wakiso district

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dc.contributor.authorKagimu, M.
dc.contributor.authorGuwatudde, D.
dc.contributor.authorRwabukwali, C.
dc.contributor.authorKaye, S.
dc.contributor.authorWalakira, Y.
dc.contributor.authorAinomugisha, D.
dc.date.accessioned2022-04-30T07:47:43Z
dc.date.available2022-04-30T07:47:43Z
dc.date.issued2012
dc.description.abstractUtilization of religious institutions is one of the strategies for HIV prevention in Uganda. There is limited data on the association between religiosity and HIV infection rates. Objective: To determine the association between religiosity and HIV prevalence rates among Christians. Methods: An unmatched case-control study was done. Data from 106 HIV positive cases and 424 HIV negative controls between 15- 24 years were analyzed. Results: Lower religiosity was associated with higher HIV infection rates when the following dimensions were analyzed: feeling guided by God in daily activities (odds ratio 1.90, 95%CI 1.03-3.50, p=0.035), feeling thankful for God’s blessings (odds ratio 1.76, 95%CI 1.01-3.11, p=0.042), praying privately (odds ratio 2.02, 95%CI 1.30-3.11, p=0.001), trying hard to be patient in life (odds ratio1.74, 95%CI 1.07-2.84, p=0.024) and trying hard to love God (odds ratio 1.57, 95%CI 1.01-2.42, p=0.039). Higher HIV infection rates were associated with having multiple life-time sexual partners (odds ratio 5.37, 95%CI 1.86- 15.47, p<0.001), ever drinking alcohol (odds ratio 2.28, 95%CI 1.43-3.65, p<0.001) and ever using narcotics for recreation (odds ratio 2.49, 95%CI 1.14-5.44, p=0.018). Conclusion: Lower levels of several dimensions religiosity are significantly associated with higher HIV infection rates. This data supports strengthening religiosity in HIV prevention strategies.en_US
dc.identifier.citationKagimu, M., Guwatudde, D., Rwabukwali, C., Kaye, S., Walakira, Y., & Ainomugisha, D. (2012). Religiosity for HIV prevention in Uganda: a case study among Christian youth in Wakiso district. African health sciences, 12(1), 17-25.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://www.ajol.info/index.php/ahs/article/view/75614
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/3028
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherAfrican health sciencesen_US
dc.subjectReligiosityen_US
dc.subjectHIV preventionen_US
dc.subjectUgandaen_US
dc.subjectChristiansen_US
dc.titleReligiosity for HIV prevention in Uganda: a case study among Christian youth in Wakiso districten_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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