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ArticleBioMed research international2021

Factors Influencing Utilization of HIV Testing Services among Boda-Boda Riders in Kabarole District, Southwestern Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Vicent Ssekankya, Stanley Kamau Githaiga, Timothy Aleko, Esther Faith Munguciada, Vivian Patience Nabakka, Jolly Justine Kyalisiima, Alex Ndyabakira, Richard Migisha

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Article in BioMed research international, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Vicent SsekankyaMbarara University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda.
Stanley Kamau GithaigaMbarara University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda.
Timothy AlekoMbarara University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda.
Esther Faith MunguciadaMbarara University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda.
Vivian Patience NabakkaMbarara University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda.
Jolly Justine KyalisiimaMbarara University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda.
Alex NdyabakiraInfectious Diseases Research Collaboration, 2C Nakasero Hill Road. PO BOX 7475 Kampala, Uganda.
Richard MigishaMbarara University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1709-9521
Mbarara University of Science and Technology · UGInfectious Diseases Research Collaboration · UG

Funding

Mbarara University Research Training Initiative (MURTI)D43TW010128 · FIC · MBARARA UNIVERSITY/SCIENCE/ TECHNOLOGY · PI OBUA, CELESTINO · 2015 to 2019
$3.5M
Health-professional Education Partnership Initiative - Transforming Ugandan Institutions Training Against HIV/AIDS (HEPI-TUITAH)R25TW011210 · FIC · MBARARA UNIVERSITY/SCIENCE/ TECHNOLOGY · PI OBUA, CELESTINO · 2018 to 2022
$3.3M
FIC NIH HHS D43 TW010128FIC NIH HHS R25 TW011210
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHIV testing is an important step for entry and linkage into HIV care. Utilization of HIV testing services among transport workers may be challenging, because of the mobile nature of their jobs. We assessed utilization of HIV testing services and identified factors influencing the utilization of HIV testing services among motorcycle taxi (boda-boda) riders in Fort Portal Municipality, Kabarole District, Southwestern Uganda.

methodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study among boda-boda riders, aged 18 years and above, from July 15 to July 29, 2020. We recruited participants through simple random sampling. Data were captured using a self-administered questionnaire. Binary logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with utilization of HIV testing services.

resultsOf the 315 participants who received questionnaires, 305 (97%) responded. The mean age of the participants was 32 (±7.1) years and ranged from 18 to 55 years. Of the 305 participants, 238 reported having taken an HIV test and received results in the past 12 months, for an HIV testing utilization rate of 78.0% (95% CI: 73.0-82.6%). In multivariable analysis, participants who were less likely to utilize HIV testing services were those aged ≥30 years (aOR = 0.33; 95% CI: 0.16-0.70,

conclusionsUtilization of HIV testing services among the boda-boda riders in Fort Portal Municipality, Southwestern Uganda, was high. More efforts should focus on targeting older boda-boda riders for HIV testing, reduction of HIV-related stigma, improving knowledge on HIV/AIDS, and encouraging communication and disclosure between partners, in order to consolidate the gains made in HIV testing services in this bridge population.

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HIV TestingProcedures and Techniques UtilizationTransportationAdolescentAdultBehaviorCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisUgandaYoung Adult

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