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ArticleAIDS research and therapy2025

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

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

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George Stephen EkaluDepartment of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Soroti University, Soroti, Uganda.
Saadick Mugerwa SsentongoDirectorate of Program Management and Capacity Development, AIDS Information Centre (AIC), Kampala, Uganda.
Samuel OkelloDepartment of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Soroti University, Soroti, Uganda.
Patrick LubogoDepartment of Pharmacology, School of Health Sciences, Soroti University, Soroti, Uganda.
Patricia NamirembeDepartment of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Soroti University, Soroti, Uganda.
Bonniface OryokotDirectorate of Program Management and Capacity Development, AIDS Information Centre (AIC), Kampala, Uganda.
Ronald OpitoDepartment of Public Health, School of Health Sciences, Soroti University, Soroti, Uganda. dopito@sun.ac.ug.ORCID 0000-0002-6183-6851

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

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

resultsOf 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).

conclusionPrEP 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.

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Anti-HIV AgentsHIV InfectionsPatient Acceptance of Health CarePre-Exposure ProphylaxisSexual BehaviorAdolescentAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansMaleSocial StigmaSocial SupportUgandaYoung AdultAnti-HIV AgentsAdolescentsHIVPrEPUgandaYoung adults

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