scholarly journals Prevalence of HIV and Associated Risks of Sex Work among Youth in the Slums of Kampala

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica H. Swahn ◽  
Rachel Culbreth ◽  
Laura F. Salazar ◽  
Rogers Kasirye ◽  
Janet Seeley
Keyword(s):  
Sex Work ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hiv Prevalence ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Drinking Alcohol ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Multivariable Analyses

Purpose. The purpose of this study is to examine the prevalence of and risk factors for engaging in sex work among youth living in Kampala, Uganda.Methods. Analyses are based on a cross-sectional study (N= 1,134) of youth aged 12-18 years, living in the slums of Kampala, conducted in Spring of 2014. The analytic sample consisted of only sexually active youth (n= 590). Youth who reported engaging in sex work were compared to youth who did not report sex work. Multivariable analyses were conducted to examine factors associated with sex work.Results. Among the youth who had ever had sexual intercourse (n= 590), 13.7% (n= 81) reported engaging in sex work. Self-reported HIV prevalence was 13.9% among the total sample (n= 81) and 22.5% (n= 18) among youth engaged in sex work. Engaging in sex work was associated with being female (AOR 10.4; 95% CI: 3.9, 27.4), being an orphan (AOR 3.8; 95% CI: 1.7, 8.4), ever drinking alcohol (AOR 8.3; 95% CI 3.7, 19.0), and experiencing any rape (AOR 5.3; 95% CI: 2.9, 9.5).Discussion. The reported prevalence of sex work is high among youth in the slums of Kampala and is associated with high HIV prevalence, ever drinking alcohol, previously being raped, and being an orphan.

scholarly journals Factors associated with sex work involvement among transgender women in Jamaica: a cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 21422 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen H Logie ◽  
Ying Wang ◽  
Ashley Lacombe-Duncan ◽  
Nicolette Jones ◽  
Uzma Ahmed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sex Work ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Transgender Women ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Work Involvement

Factors associated with sex work among at-risk female youth in Cambodia: a cross-sectional study

AIDS Care ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 339-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carinne Brody ◽  
Sovannary Tuot ◽  
Chhorvann Chhea ◽  
Vonthanak Saphonn ◽  
Siyan Yi
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Sex Work ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Youth ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals Factors associated with patient activation in inflammatory arthritis: a multisite cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. ii35-ii44
Author(s):  
Bethan Jones ◽  
Mwidimi Ndosi ◽  
Andrew Hunt ◽  
Diana Harcourt ◽  
Emma Dures
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Patient Activation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Rheumatic Conditions ◽  
Multivariable Analyses

Abstract Objectives Patient activation covers the skills, abilities and behaviour that impact how able and willing someone is to take an active role in self-managing their health. This study explored clinical and psychosocial factors associated with patient activation in rheumatology patients. Methods This was a cross-sectional study using postal survey methods. Participants with inflammatory rheumatic conditions were from six rheumatology centres in England. Patient activation was captured using the Patient Activation Measure (PAM). Twenty-nine explanatory factors were tested for potential association with patient activation in univariable and multivariable analyses. In preliminary multivariable analyses, factors found to have an association with patient activation at a P < 0.1 level were entered into the final multivariable model. Those that remained significant at a P < 0.05 level were considered associated with patient activation. Results The sample comprised 251 participants (74% female) with a mean age of 59.31 years (s.d. 12.69), disease duration of 14.48 years (s.d. 12.52) and a PAM score of 58.3 (s.d. 11.46). Of the 29 candidate factors, 25 were entered into a preliminary multivariable analysis. In the final multivariable analysis, four factors (self-efficacy, the illness belief that treatment will control participants’ condition and two dimensions of health literacy) were significantly associated with patient activation. This final model accounted for 40.4% of the variance in PAM scores [F(4, 246) = 41.66, P < 0.001]. Conclusions Patient activation is important in managing rheumatic conditions. Our data confirm that self-efficacy and health literacy are particular targets for patient activation interventions.

scholarly journals Assessment of Level of HIV/AIDS Preventive Self-Efficacy and Associated Factors Among Regular Undergraduate Students of Madda Walabu University, Southeast Ethiopia, 2020. A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chala Kene ◽  
Haweni Adugna ◽  
Kalkidan Lemessa ◽  
Leul Deribe
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Drinking Alcohol ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Southeast Ethiopia ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Hiv Aids

Abstract Background: Self-efficacy for HIV prevention is described as a person’s belief in his/her capacity to carry out necessary actions to perform a specific behavior for HIV prevention. This study aimed to assess level of HIV/AIDS preventive self-efficacy and associated factors among regular undergraduate students of Madda Walabu University, Southeast Ethiopia, 2020. Methods: Cross-sectional study was conducted from February 15 to 20, 2020. Four hundred forty-two study participants were selected using simple random sampling technique. Data was entered to Epi Data version 4.6.0.2 and analyzed using SPSS version 26 software. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression model was fitted to identify factors associated with HIV/AIDS preventive self-efficacy. Odds ratio with 95% confidence interval was computed and p value less than 0.05 was used to determine the level of significance. Result: The mean level of HIV/AIDS preventive self-efficacy among regular undergraduate students of Madda Walabu University was found to be 74.58+19.98. Being female [AOR=1.76(1.04-2.81)], in field of health science [AOR= 1.92(1.10-3.36)], second year of study [AOR=2.77(1.55-4.94)] and drinking alcohol [AOR=2.9(1.61- 5.23)] were found to be factors associated with higher HIV/AIDS preventive self-efficacy. Whereas, exposed to pornography [AOR=0.53(0.33-0.85)] was found to be factor associated with lower HIV/AIDS preventive self-efficacy.Conclusion: The mean HIV /AIDS preventive self-efficacy of the participants in this study area were found to be low. Sex, field and year of study, drinking alcohol and ever had watched pornography were factors found to be significantly associated with HIV/AIDS preventive self-efficacy. Staffs should be cooperative in educating their students to boost their self-efficacy.

scholarly journals Prehypertension and Hypertension among Schoolchildren in Brazzaville, Congo

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bertrand Fikahem Ellenga Mbolla ◽  
Annie Rachel Okoko ◽  
Jean Robert Mabiala Babela ◽  
Gaston Ekouya Bowassa ◽  
Thierry Raoul Gombet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Urban Migration ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Multivariable Analyses ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Definition Of

Background.To determine the prevalence and associated factors of prehypertension (pre-HT) and hypertension (HT) in schoolchildren at Brazzaville (Congo).Methods.This cross-sectional study was conducted from March to May 2011 in five representative urban schools in Brazzaville. American Pediatric Society’s definition of pre-HT and HT was used. The measurement of blood pressure was obtained using auscultator method. Univariable and multivariable analyses were performed to establish associations between blood pressure levels and sociobiographical factors.Results.603 children were included. The mean age was11.8±3.6years (range 5–18 years). The prevalence of pre-HT was 20.7% (n=125). Factors associated with pre-HT were secondary school (P=0.02), private schools (P<0.004), migrants (P=0.03), the obese (P=0.004), high socioeconomic level (P<0.01), and overweight (P=0.02). In logistic regression, the independent determinants of pre-HT were secondary school (P=0.0001), migration (P=0.04), obesity (P=0.004), and overweight (P=0.01). The prevalence of HT was 10.1% (n=61) during the first screening and 3.3% (n=20) in second screening. The independent determinants of HT were obesity (P=0.0001) and overweight (P=0.0001).Conclusion.Pre-HT and HT are emerging as a mass problem in Congolese schoolchildren with urban migration and overweight/obesity to be controlled and prevented.

scholarly journals Factors associated with sex work involvement among transgender women in Jamaica: a cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen H Logie ◽  
Ying Wang ◽  
Ashley Lacombe-Duncan ◽  
Nicolette Jones ◽  
Uzma Ahmed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sex Work ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Transgender Women ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Work Involvement
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