Do sexual expectancies and inhibitions predict high-risk sexual behaviours? Evidence from a cross-sectional survey among young psychoactive substance users in informal settlements in Kampala, Uganda

Do sexual expectancies and inhibitions predict high-risk sexual behaviours? Evidence from a cross-sectional survey among young psychoactive substance users in informal settlements in Kampala, Uganda

Abstract Background Psychoactive substance use is a public health challenge among young people in informal settlements. Though rarely examined, psychoactive substance use is linked to sexual expectancies and inhibitions, and consequently high-risk sexual behaviours. This study examined the associati...

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Main Authors: Tonny Ssekamatte, Simon P. S. Kibira, Moses Tetui, John Bosco Isunju, Richard K. Mugambe, Solomon Tsebeni Wafula, Esther Buregyeya, Christine Kayemba Nalwadda, Justine Nnakate Bukenya, Rhoda K. Wanyenze
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
High-risk sexual behaviours
Young people
Informal settlements
Sexual expectancies
Psychoactive substance
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11536-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11536-8

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