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December 4, 2025PLOS Global Public HealthOpen Access

Using the health belief model to examine adolescent participation in HIV prevention research in Kampala, Uganda: A qualitative study

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RRRwamahe Rutakumwa

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Qualitative investigation reveals barriers, including mistrust and misconceptions, to adolescent engagement in HIV research.

Key Points

  • Participation in HIV prevention research can be hindered by mistrust among adolescents, impacting effective intervention.
  • The investigation highlighted key barriers such as misconceptions regarding HIV-related research and its products.
  • Utilizing the health belief model, the research analyzed qualitative data from interviews and focus group discussions.
  • Addressing both individual and structural barriers is crucial to foster a supportive environment for youth in biomedical research.

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Rwamahe Rutakumwa (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6930e8b6ea1aef094cca30cdhttps://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0005322
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