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Relational Factors and HIV Testing Practices

Qualitative Insights from Urban Refugee Youth in Kampala, Uganda

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ID15338731
AuthorsCarmen H Logie (0000-0002-8035-433X, University of Toronto, corresponding author), Moses Okumu (0000-0003-2555-3077, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Maya Latif (University of Toronto), Samantha Parker (0009-0003-2863-5083, University of Toronto), Robert Hakiza (0000-0001-7857-9436), Daniel Kibuuka Musoke (0000-0002-2793-1580), Simon Mwima (0000-0003-2745-2026, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Shamilah Batte (Nature Uganda), Peter Kyambadde (0000-0002-9606-218X, Mulago Hospital)
Year2022
Volume26
Issue7
Pages2191-2202
Publication date2022-01-31
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAIDS and Behavior (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1090-7165 • E-ISSN: 1573-3254
PublisherSpringer Science+Business Media (PUBLISHER • DE)
DOI10.1007/s10461-021-03567-4
PMID35098391
OpenAlexW4210629874
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited72

Despite the global phenomenon of refugee urbanization, little is known of relational contexts that shape HIV testing among urban refugee youth. We explored perspectives, experiences, and preferences for social support in HIV testing among refugee youth aged 16-24 in Kampala, Uganda. We conducted five focus groups with refugee youth (n = 44) and five in-depth key informant interviews. Participant narratives signaled relational contexts shaping HIV testing included informal sources (intimate partners and family members) and formal sources (peer educators and professionals). There was heterogeneity in perspectives based on relationship dynamics. While some felt empowered to test with partners, others feared negative relationship consequences. Participant narratives reflected kinship ties that could facilitate testing with family, while others feared coercion and judgment. Peer support was widely accepted. Professional support was key for HIV testing as well as conflict-related trauma. Findings emphasize bonding and bridging social capital as salient components of enabling HIV testing environments

Developmental psychology · Focus group · Health psychology · Kinship · Participant observation · Political science · Public health · Qualitative research · Refugee · Social capital · Sociology · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Sex work and related issues · Social Psychology

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Citation span2024 - 2026 (3)
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