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- Title
Vocational training with HIV prevention for Ugandan youth.
- Authors
Rotheram-Borus, Mary Jane; Lightfoot, Marguerita; Kasirye, Rogers; Desmond, Katherine
- Abstract
In a pilot study, young people in slums in Kampala, Uganda received an HIV prevention program (Street Smart) and were randomized to receive vocational training immediately (Immediate) or four months later (Delayed). Youth were monitored at recruitment, 4 months (85% retention), and 24 months (74% retention). Employment increased dramatically: Only 48% had ever been employed at recruitment, 86% were employed from months 21 to 24 post recruitment. Over two years, decreases were recorded in the number of sexual partners, mental health symptoms, delinquent acts, and drug use; condom use increased. Providing employment in low income countries, in conjunction with HIV prevention, may provide sustained support to young people to prevent HIV acquisition.
- Publication
AIDS and behavior, 2012, Vol 16, Issue 5, p1133
- ISSN
1573-3254
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10461-011-0007-y