HIV-related misinformation, testing, and non-disclosure in selected urban and peri-urban areas of West Nile, Eastern, and Northern Uganda
This study highlights the ongoing challenge of HIV/AIDS misinformation among urban populations in Uganda. While progress has been made in testing and disclosure, factors such as education, length of residence, and knowledge significantly influence these outcomes. These findings emphasise the importance of targeted educational interventions that provide clear, accurate HIV/AIDS information to enhance awareness, increase testing rates, and support the disclosure of HIV status.
Authors
- Bridget Nagawa Tamale (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6181-5391)
- Tonny Ssekamatte (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8127-6759)
- Justine Nnakate Bukenya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9139-6183)
- Patience Oputan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9254-2947)
- Doreen Nakalembe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0580-3163)
- John Bosco Isunju (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7396-7851)
- Richard K. Mugambe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2311-5436)
- Aisha Nalugya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8944-7233)
- Joana Nakiggala (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4699-8756)
- Junior Mike Wejuli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3022-8757)
- Jovan Galiwango (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8880-6276)
- Trinah Salome Kyomugisha
- Joselyn Ndibalekera
Institutions
- Ministry of Health (UG)
- World Health Organization - Uganda (UG)
- Makerere University (UG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Health Population and Nutrition
- Published
- 2025-11-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-025-01134-4
- Primary Topic
- ICT in Developing Communities
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00