Factors Influencing the Prevalence of Hiv/Aids Among the Youth in Uganda

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Declaration .

Approval Ii

Dedication Ii

Acknowledgement iv

List of Acronyms Viii

Abstract X

CHAPTER ONE 1

Background of the study 1

Historical background of the study 1

Statement of the Problem 3

Purpose of the study 4

Objectives of the study 4

Hypothesis of the study 4

Significance of the study 5

Scope of the study 6

Maps of Kampala District and Makindye Division 7 & 8

Research questions 9

Limitation of the study 9

REAL1Ti’ ABOUT HIV/AIDS 10

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CHAPTER TWO .12

LITERATURE REVIEW 12

Introduction 12

Factors influencing the Prevalence of HIV/AIDS among the Youth in Uganda 12

CHAPTER THREE 18

METHODOLOGY 18

Introduction 18

Area and population of study 18

Research design 19

Instrument of data collection 19

rnterview method 19

Observation 20

Questionnaire 21

Documentary Review 22

Validity of study 22

Reliability of the study 23

Data analysis 23

Procedure of data collection and processing 23

CHAPTER FOUR 25

Presentation and interpretation of findings 25

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Introduction .25

CHAPTER FIVE 30

Summary, Conclusion, and Recommendations 30

APPENDIX I Questionnaire for Youth 32

APPENDIX II Interview guide for Local leaders 35

APPENDIX III Questionnaire for Public servants and NGOs personnels 37

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ABSTRACT

The study focused on the factors influencing the prevalence of HIV/AIDS among the youth in Uganda Kampala district Makindye division. It was across sectional survey which involved youth, adults and local leaders & NGOs and public servant. The data was collected using questionnaires, interviews, observation and Library search (documentary review).The findings revealed methods youth used to get information which is appropriate and mean that youth get information about HIV/AIDS. Also the government and NGOs play their role towards HIV/AIDS problem.The researcher recommended that vocational training should be taught to be job maker rather than job seekers and also free health services on both NGOs and government should provide free health services and NGOs should sensitize the public about the danger and the possible effects of HIV/AIDS.In summary the major purpose of the study was to know the factors influencing the prevalence of I-UV/AIDS among the youth in Makindye division.