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

Vicent SsekankyaStanley Kamau GithaigaTimothy AlekoEsther Faith MunguciadaVivian Patience NabakkaJolly Justine KyalisiimaAlex NdyabakiraRichard Mugisha

Published in: BioMed research international (2021)

Utilization 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.

Keyphrases

hiv testing
men who have sex with men
hiv aids
healthcare
hiv positive
mental health
primary care
antiretroviral therapy
human immunodeficiency virus
physical activity
risk factors
hiv infected
mental illness
social support
drug delivery
middle aged
quality improvement