Abstract
In a pilot study, young people in slums in Kampala, Uganda received an HIV prevention program (Street Smart) and were randomized to receive vocational training immediately (Immediate) or four months later (Delayed). Youth were monitored at recruitment, 4 months (85% retention), and 24 months (74% retention). Employment increased dramatically: Only 48% had ever been employed at recruitment, 86% were employed from months 21 to 24 post recruitment. Over two years, decreases were recorded in the number of sexual partners, mental health symptoms, delinquent acts, and drug use; condom use increased. Providing employment in low income countries, in conjunction with HIV prevention, may provide sustained support to young people to prevent HIV acquisition.
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En un estudio piloto, los jóvenes en los barrios bajos de Kampala, Uganda recibieron un programa de prevención del VIH (Street Smart) y fueron aleatorizados para recibir la formación profesional inmediatamente (inmediato) o cuatro meses más tarde (en diferido). La juventud fue vigilada en el reclutamiento, 4 meses (85% de retención), y 24 meses (74% de retención). El empleo aumentó dramáticamente: sólo el 48% había sido empleado en la contratación, el 86% fue empleado de 21 a 24 meses después de la contratación. Más de dos años, se registraron disminuciones en el número de parejas sexuales, los síntomas de la salud mental, los actos delictivos y el consumo de drogas; el uso del condón aumentó. La creación de empleo en los países de bajos ingresos, en conjunción con la prevención del VIH, puede proporcionar un apoyo sostenido a los jóvenes para prevenir la adquisición del VIH.
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Rotheram-Borus, M.J., Lightfoot, M., Kasirye, R. et al. Vocational Training with HIV Prevention for Ugandan Youth. AIDS Behav 16, 1133–1137 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-011-0007-y
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