Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore risk behaviors in adolescents living in four Ugandan fishing communities/villages as a foundation for developing future interventions and programs to reduce risk behaviors and HIV/AIDs transmission. Jessor's (1987, 1991) Problem Behavior Theory (PBT) and Bronfenbrenner's (1977) ecological model guide this study. Data collection occurred in four villages located within Queen Elizabeth National Park with shorelines on Lake Edward or Lake George. The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) is an annual survey by the Centers for Disease Control. The YRBS was developed in 1990 to better understand health and risk behaviors in adolescents (CDC, 2016) For this project, the YRBS was modified by the study team to reflect the common risk behaviors in fishing communities. Results: a) substance use is limited to primarily alcohol; b) forced sexual contact is prevalent, particularly among young women; c) condom use is not consistent; d) HIV is prevalent in the community as most reported a family member with HIV; and e) HIV transmission knowledge is lacking. These preliminary findings support the need for additional research and intervention.

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Dr. Saftner was the recipient of a Sigma Foundation for Nursing Research Grant.

Author Details

Melissa Saftner, PhD, CNM, RN, FACNM; McMorris PhD; Ngabirano Makerere

Sigma Membership

Zeta

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Type

Report

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Cross-Sectional

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Adolescents, Global Health, Risk Behavior, HIV, Disease Transmission, Uganda

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Review Type

None: Sigma Grant Recipient Report

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2019-02-25

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