HIV and syphilis prevalence and associated risk factors among fishing communities of Lake Victoria, Uganda

Gershim Asiki; Juliet Mpendo; Andrew Abaasa; Collins Agaba; Annet Nanvubya; Leslie Nielsen; Janet Seeley; Pontiano Kaleebu; Heiner Grosskurth; Anatoli Kamali

HIV and syphilis prevalence and associated risk factors among fishing communities of Lake Victoria, Uganda

Gershim Asiki
, Juliet Mpendo
, Andrew Abaasa
, Collins Agaba
, Annet Nanvubya
, Leslie Nielsen
, Janet Seeley
, Pontiano Kaleebu
, Heiner Grosskurth
, Anatoli Kamali

School of Global Development

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Abstract

This fishing population characterised by a very high HIV prevalence, high syphilis prevalence and frequently reported sexual risk behaviours, urgently needs improved STI services and targeted behavioural interventions.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	511-515
Number of pages	5
Journal	Sexually Transmitted Infections
Volume	87
Issue number	6
Publication status	Published - 13 Sept 2011

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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