Correlates of HIV Prevention Advocacy by Persons Living with HIV in Kampala, Uganda: A Cross-sectional Evaluation of a Conceptual Model.
Saved in:
| Title: | Correlates of HIV Prevention Advocacy by Persons Living with HIV in Kampala, Uganda: A Cross-sectional Evaluation of a Conceptual Model. |
|---|---|
| Authors: | Wagner, Glenn J. (AUTHOR), Bogart, Laura M. (AUTHOR), Matovu, Joseph K. B. (AUTHOR), Okoboi, Stephen (AUTHOR), Gwokyalya, Violet (AUTHOR), Ninsiima, Susan (AUTHOR), McBain, Ryan K. (AUTHOR), Storholm, Erik D. (AUTHOR), Malika, Nipher (AUTHOR), Green, Harold D. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. Feb2026, Vol. 33 Issue 1, p93-101. 9p. |
| Subjects: | HIV prevention, Cross-sectional method, Research funding, Data analysis, Self-efficacy, HIV-positive persons, Questionnaires, Multiple regression analysis, Patient advocacy, Descriptive statistics, Surveys, Conceptual structures, Statistics, Condoms, Data analysis software, Social stigma |
| Geographic Terms: | Uganda |
| Abstract: | Background: HIV prevention advocacy empowers persons living with HIV (PLWH) to act as advocates and encourage members of their social networks to engage in protective behaviors such as HIV testing, condom use, and antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence. We examined correlates of HIV prevention advocacy among PLWH in Uganda. Method: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted with baseline data from 210 PLWH (70% female; mean age = 40 years) who enrolled in a trial of an HIV prevention advocacy training program in Kampala, Uganda. The baseline survey, which was completed prior to receipt of the intervention, included multiple measures of HIV prevention advocacy (general and specific to named social network members), as well as internalized HIV stigma, HIV disclosure, HIV knowledge, positive living (condom use; ART adherence), and self-efficacy for HIV prevention advocacy. Results: Consistent with our hypotheses, HIV disclosure, HIV knowledge, consistent condom use, and HIV prevention advocacy self-efficacy were all positively correlated with at least one measure of HIV prevention advocacy, after controlling for the other constructs in multiple regression analysis. Internalized HIV stigma was positively correlated with advocacy in bivariate analysis only. Conclusion: These findings identify which characteristics of PLWH are associated with acting as change agents for others in their social network to engage in HIV protective behaviors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Copyright of International Journal of Behavioral Medicine is the property of Springer Nature and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) | |
| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
|
Full text is not displayed to guests.
Login for full access.
|
|
| Abstract: | Background: HIV prevention advocacy empowers persons living with HIV (PLWH) to act as advocates and encourage members of their social networks to engage in protective behaviors such as HIV testing, condom use, and antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence. We examined correlates of HIV prevention advocacy among PLWH in Uganda. Method: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted with baseline data from 210 PLWH (70% female; mean age = 40 years) who enrolled in a trial of an HIV prevention advocacy training program in Kampala, Uganda. The baseline survey, which was completed prior to receipt of the intervention, included multiple measures of HIV prevention advocacy (general and specific to named social network members), as well as internalized HIV stigma, HIV disclosure, HIV knowledge, positive living (condom use; ART adherence), and self-efficacy for HIV prevention advocacy. Results: Consistent with our hypotheses, HIV disclosure, HIV knowledge, consistent condom use, and HIV prevention advocacy self-efficacy were all positively correlated with at least one measure of HIV prevention advocacy, after controlling for the other constructs in multiple regression analysis. Internalized HIV stigma was positively correlated with advocacy in bivariate analysis only. Conclusion: These findings identify which characteristics of PLWH are associated with acting as change agents for others in their social network to engage in HIV protective behaviors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
|---|---|
| ISSN: | 10705503 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s12529-024-10277-3 |
