191. Prevalence And Factors Associated With Risky Sexual Behaviour Among Adolescents Living With HIV/AIDS In Mbarara, South-Western Uganda

Scaling up of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy in Uganda has improved survival of a cohort of children into adolescence. Adolescence is a turbulent period where experimental sexual behavior may occur. Adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) with risky sexual behaviour are key players in transmitting HIV. We aimed at establishing the prevalence and factors associated with risky sexual behaviour among ALHIV in Mbarara, Uganda.
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - Category: Child Development Authors: Source Type: research