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01-12-2013 | Original Paper

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

Authors: Magid Kagimu, David Guwatudde, Charles Rwabukwali, Sarah Kaye, Yusuf Walakira, Dick Ainomugisha

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 4/2013

Abstract

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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Title: Religiosity for Promotion of Behaviors Likely to Reduce New HIV Infections in Uganda: A Study Among Muslim Youth in Wakiso District
Authors: Magid Kagimu
David Guwatudde
Charles Rwabukwali
Sarah Kaye
Yusuf Walakira
Dick Ainomugisha
Publication date: 01-12-2013
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 4/2013
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-011-9563-8

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