Evidence-based monitoring and evaluation of the faith-based approach to HIV prevention among Christian and Muslim youth in Wakiso district in Uganda
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Date
2012
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African health sciences
Abstract
: The Islamic Medical Association of Uganda, has been implementing the faith-based approach to HIV
prevention without baseline data on expected positive outcomes.
Objectives: To establish evidence-based baseline data on expected positive outcomes of the faith-based approach to HIV
prevention.
Methods: A cross-sectional study of 15-24 year-old youths was analyzed for significant associations between HIV infections,
risky behaviors, and religiosity.
Results: HIV prevalence was 3.6% among Christians and 2.4% among Muslims. Abstaining from sex among teenagers
was at 54% for Christians and 58% for Muslims. Being faithful in marriage among males was at 41% for Christians and 34%
for Muslims and among females it was 65% for Christians and 69% for Muslims. Praying privately was associated with
lower HIV infections and was observed among 60% of Christians. Sujda, the hyperpigmented marker of regular prayers on
the forehead of Muslims was associated with lower HIV infections and observed in 42% of them. Ever drank alcohol was
associated with higher HIV prevalence and observed in 52% of Christians and 17% of Muslims. Male circumcision rates
were 15% for Christians and 98% for Muslims.
Conclusion: A sero-behavioral-religiosity survey can provide evidence-based data for monitoring and evaluation of the
faith-based approach to HIV prevention.
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Evidence-based, Monitoring and evaluation, Faith-based approach, HIV prevention, Muslims, Christians
Citation
Kagimu, M., Kaye, S., Ainomugisha, D., Lutalo, I., Walakira, Y., Guwatudde, D., & Rwabukwali, C. (2012). Evidence-based monitoring and evaluation of the faith-based approach to HIV prevention among Christian and Muslim youth in Wakiso district in Uganda. African health sciences, 12(2), 119-128. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v12i2.7