EACS2023: 34 Sources of information on HIV knowledge for youth living with HIV in a refugee setting in Uganda M. Hope , A. Bwanika Naggirinya , M. Maria Sarah Nabaggala , G. Eram , W. Aziku , R. Ratanshi-Parkes Infectious Diseases Institute, Research, Kampala, Uganda General data Abstract category: Adolescents Abstract body Purpose: Young people aged 13 to 24 years represent a growing share of people affected by HIV. In Uganda less than half of young people have comprehensive knowledge on HIV/AIDS. We profiled the demographic characteristics and sources of information on HIV knowledge among young people living with HIV (YPLHIV) in a refugee setting in Uganda within a randomized trial of an mHealth intervention for HIV treatment adherence. Method: Between August 2020 and June 2021, young people (aged 15-24 years) YPLHIV were enrolled from three clinics in Kiryandongo district, with the largest refugee settlement in Uganda. YPLHIV were randomized (1:1) to either mHealth intervention for treatment adherence support or to the control arm (standard care). Participant socio-demographics and sources of HIV knowledge were assessed at baseline and after 6 months. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze these data. Pearson's chi-square test was used to estimate differences in information sources between study arms. Results: A total of 183 YPLHIV were followed up at 6 months. Majority were females 149 (81.4%) and mean (SD) age was 22.2 (2.1) years. Only 81 (44.3%) had completed primary level of education and 154 (84.2%) were employed. Regarding sources on HIV knowledge; majority reported health care workers 103(56.3%), radio 99 (54.1%), study project 75(41.0%), friends/relatives 39 (21.3%), television 14 (7.7%) and internet 9 (9%). More females (81.4%) reported study project as source of knowledge compared to males (18.6%). Employed YPLHIV (89.9%) had a higher proportion to report radio as source of knowledge compared to those that were unemployed 10 (10.1%). Conclusions: Our study shows that healthcare workers are the main source of HIV information among YPLHIV. These results underline the major role of medical staff in sharing information with YPLHIV. General conditions 1. I confirm that I previewed this abstract and that all information is correct. I accept that the content of this abstract cannot be modified or corrected after the submission deadline and I am aware that it will be published exactly as submitted.: Yes 2. I confirm that the submission of the abstract constitutes my consent to publication (e.g. conference website, programmes, other promotions, etc.). : Yes 3. I herewith confirm that the contact details saved in this system are those of the corresponding author, who will be notified about the status of the abstract. The corresponding author is responsible for informing the other authors about the status of the abstract.: Yes 4. I agree that all data provided may be used (saved, stored, processed, transmitted and deleted) in compliance with the privacy policy to provide the services described.: Yes 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 60 19TH EUROPEAN AIDS CONFERENCE | WARSAW 2023
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