RT Article
T1 Religiosity for Promotion of Behaviors Likely to Reduce New HIV Infections in Uganda: A Study Among Muslim Youth in Wakiso District
JF Journal of religion and health
VO 52
IS 4
SP 1211
OP 1227
A1 Kagimu, Magid
A1 Ainomugisha, Dick
A1 Guwatudde, David
A1 Kaye, Sarah
A1 Rwabukwali, Charles
A1 Walakira, Yusuf
A2 Ainomugisha, Dick
A2 Guwatudde, David
A2 Kaye, Sarah
A2 Rwabukwali, Charles
A2 Walakira, Yusuf
LA English
YR 2013
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1668638207
AB 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.
K1 Behaviors
K1 HIV infections
K1 Muslim youth
K1 Religiosity
K1 Uganda
DO 10.1007/s10943-011-9563-8