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Religiosity for Promotion of Behaviors Likely to Reduce New HIV Infections in Uganda: A Study Among Muslim Youth in Wakiso District.
- Source :
- Journal of Religion & Health; Dec2013, Vol. 52 Issue 4, p1211-1227, 17p
- Publication Year :
- 2013
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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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- HIV prevention
ADULTERY
BEHAVIOR modification
CHI-squared test
CLUSTER analysis (Statistics)
CONFIDENCE intervals
ALCOHOL drinking
EPIDEMIOLOGY
HEALTH behavior
ISLAM
NARCOTICS
PSYCHOLOGY & religion
QUESTIONNAIRES
RESEARCH funding
RISK-taking behavior
STATISTICAL sampling
DATA analysis
DATA analysis software
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00224197
- Volume :
- 52
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Religion & Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 90574503
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-011-9563-8