Understanding the socio-structural context of high HIV transmission in kasensero fishing community, South Western Uganda

Muhamadi Lubega, Neema Nakyaanjo, Sumaya Nansubuga, Edgar Hiire, Godfrey Kigozi, Gertrude Nakigozi, Tom Lutalo, Fred Nalugoda, David Serwadda, Ronald H. Gray,

BMC Public Health · 2015 · 31 citations · 34 references

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Abstract

The current combination HIV prevention services by the RHSP need to be enhanced with more government involvement including ensuring sustainable supply of ART and circumcision services since they are reportedly highly demanded. Community involvement through the engagement of popular peers could also help in the campaign to change the HIV predisposing culture, misconceptions and risky social norms of the population. Social Context HIV Transmission Fishing Community.

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