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July 14, 2025

Barriers, Facilitators and Preferences for HIV Testing Services among Adolescent Girls (15-19) and Young Women (20-24) in Rakai District, Central Uganda

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CMChristine MuhumuzaCKCaitlin E. KennedyMKMayanja Kajumba

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Overview

Qualitative research identifies barriers and facilitators impacting HIV testing in young women, suggesting improved outreach and privacy to enhance uptake.

Key Points

  • HIV testing services uptake is low among adolescent girls and young women in Rakai, Uganda.
  • Fear of invasive blood tests and confidentiality issues significantly hinder access for younger participants.
  • Mobile testing and community outreach are vital facilitators improving service accessibility and reducing stigma.
  • Service delivery options should address varying preferences by age and residency to effectively reach AGYW populations.

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Muhumuza et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a02b6e6551bb0af8cc1e7https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-6744863/v1
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