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. 2023 Mar 15:5:1065437.
doi: 10.3389/frph.2023.1065437. eCollection 2023.

The sexual behavior of young people living with a disability: Findings from the KAP study in Northern Uganda

Paul Bukuluki  1 , Symon Peter Wandiembe  2 , Peter Kisaakye  3 , Victor Kiwujja  4 , Christine Kajungu  4 , Wilberforce Mugwanya  4 , Shakira Nabakooza  4 , Cyprian Anyii  4
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The sexual behavior of young people living with a disability: Findings from the KAP study in Northern Uganda

Paul Bukuluki et al. Front Reprod Health. .

Abstract

Introduction: Young people living with disability form one of the most vulnerable population groups globally. There is limited information on the use of SRH services among young people living with a disability.

Methods: This analysis is based on household survey data among young people. Drawing on a sample of 861 young people living with a disability (15 -24 years), we investigate the sexual behaviour, and identify the risk factors associated with sexual behavior of young people living with a disability. Multilevel logistic regression was used.

Results: Results indicate that risky sexual behaviour was associated with alcohol consumption (aOR = 1.68; 95%CI: 0.97, 3.01), having limited knowledge of HIV and STI prevention methods (aOR = 6.03; 95%CI: 0.99, 30.00), and low life skills (aOR = 4.23; 95%CI: 1.59, 12.87). The odds of not using a condom at last sex were significantly higher among in-school young people than out of school young people (aOR = 0.34; 95%CI: 0.12, 0.99).

Discussion: Targeted interventions aimed at reaching out to young people living with a disability should consider their sexual and reproductive health needs, barriers, and facilitators. Interventions can also promote self-efficacy and agency of young people living with a disability in making informed sexual and reproductive health choices.

Keywords: Uganda; disability; northern Uganda; sexual behaviour; young people.

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The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.

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