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Review
. 2023 Dec 8;102(49):e36599.
doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000036599.

Translation of HIV/AIDS knowledge into behavior change among secondary school adolescents in Uganda: A review

Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu  1 , Getrude Uzoma Obeagu  2 , Moses Onyemaechi Ede  3 , Edward Odogbu Odo  4 , Hauwa Ali Buhari  5
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Translation of HIV/AIDS knowledge into behavior change among secondary school adolescents in Uganda: A review

Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu et al. Medicine (Baltimore). .

Abstract

The human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) pandemic is primarily affecting young people worldwide, with those between the ages of 15 and 24 accounting for nearly half of all new infections. This paper was written to effectively translate HIV/AIDS knowledge into actionable behavioral changes among secondary school students in Uganda by empowering them with comprehensive information, fostering a deeper understanding of preventive measures, and facilitating the development of responsible and informed decision-making skills, thereby reducing the incidence of HIV/AIDS transmission within this demographic. There is a relationship between risk perception and behavior change in HIV/AIDS prevention among high school students. This can be explained by the high proportion of secondary school students who think they are at risk of HIV infection; this perception may be related to having had early sex, being sexually active, and knowing someone has died of HIV. High school students regularly engage in risky sexual behaviors, such as not using condoms and having multiple lifelong partners. Student behavior is significantly influenced by HIV and AIDS prevention initiatives such as youth-friendly services, peer education, and condom use.

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The authors have no funding and conflicts of interest to disclose.

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