The effect of cross generational sex on HIV infection in Mbarara municipality - Mbarara district
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2010-08
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Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
The study was set out to find out the effect of cross generational sex and HIV infection in
Mbarara Municipality - Mbarara District.
The study was carried out using a case study design and the results were collected using quantitative and qualitative methods.
Primary data was collected using questionnaires, interview, discussions and observations.
The Secondary data was collected from the records given to the researcher by the administration of the study organizations.
The study was guided by the following objectives;
To establish reasons why youths indulge themselves in cross generational sex, Challenges faced by youths towards cross generational sex and possible solutions to overcome cross generational sex among the youths in Mbarara Municipality.
The results of the findings revealed that indeed cross generational sex has an effect on HIV/AIDS infection in Mbarara Municipality.
The study recommended that treatment of opportunistic infections should be procured and distributed, train health care workers and other service providers in the care of persons living with HIV/ AIDS. The researcher further recommended ABC strategy (Abstinence, Be faithful and use a condom) among the youths, reducing the vulnerability of individuals and communities to cross generation of sex with a focus on the children, youths, women and displaced communities.
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A Research Report Submitted to the Institute of Open and Distance Learning in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of Bachelors Degree Guidance and Counseling of Kampala International University Kampala -Uganda
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Cross generational sex, HIV infection, Mbarara municipality, Mbarara district