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Background <p>This study aimed to assess the PrEP utilization and associated factors among sexually active adolescents and young adults in Soroti city.</p> Method <p>A cross-sectional design was employed. Descriptive analysis assessed the level of PrEP utilization while multivariate logistic regression assessed associated factors.</p> Results <p>Of the 421 participants, 61(14%) reported having used PrEP. Factors associated with PrEP utilization included: gender (P-value=0.03), HIV risk awareness (P-value=0.002), stigma (P-value&lt;0.001), and social support (P-value&lt;0.001).</p> Conclusion <p>PrEP utilization among adolescents and young adults in Soroti City is limited. There is need to address the gender and social inequities in accessing and utilizing PrEP for HIV prevention.</p>

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Brief communication: Pre-exposure prophylaxis utilization and associated factors among sexually active adolescents and young adults in Soroti city, Uganda

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    2025年12月1日

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  • George Stephen Ekalu,
  • Saadick Mugerwa Ssentongo,
  • Samuel Okello,
  • Patrick Lubogo,
  • Patricia Namirembe,
  • Bonniface Oryokot,
  • Ronald Opito

摘要

Background

This study aimed to assess the PrEP utilization and associated factors among sexually active adolescents and young adults in Soroti city.

Method

A cross-sectional design was employed. Descriptive analysis assessed the level of PrEP utilization while multivariate logistic regression assessed associated factors.

Results

Of the 421 participants, 61(14%) reported having used PrEP. Factors associated with PrEP utilization included: gender (P-value=0.03), HIV risk awareness (P-value=0.002), stigma (P-value<0.001), and social support (P-value<0.001).

Conclusion

PrEP utilization among adolescents and young adults in Soroti City is limited. There is need to address the gender and social inequities in accessing and utilizing PrEP for HIV prevention.