Prevalence and predictors of sex under the influence of psychoactive substances among young people in informal settlements in Kampala, Uganda

Prevalence and predictors of sex under the influence of psychoactive substances among young people in informal settlements in Kampala, Uganda

Abstract Background The use of psychoactive substances such as alcohol, heroin and marijuana is associated with negative health outcomes such as sexual violence and unintended pregnancies, and risky sexual behaviours. Although there is evidence linking psychoactive substance use and risky sexual beh...

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Main Authors: Tonny Ssekamatte, Aisha Nalugya, Richard K. Mugambe, Brenda Wagaba, Doreen Nakalembe, Aloysius Mutebi, Richard Asaba Bagonza, Arnold Tigaiza, Winnifred K. Kansiime, Richard Ssempala, Solomon T. Wafula, John Bosco Isunju, Esther Buregyeya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Risky sexual behaviour
Psychoactive substance use
Young people
Informal settlements
Kampala Uganda
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-15679-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-15679-8

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