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    Prevalence and Factors Associated With Use of Condoms Among Adolescents (Boys and Girls) in Selected Health Facilities in Amolatar District, Uganda
    (Uganda Christian University, 2024-05-07) Jimmy Odongo
    Condom use prevalence is a measure of number of times one uses condom during different sexual intercourse. In Africa condom is the main contraceptive use especially male condoms (about 70%). Several factors enhance use and there are also a number of factors that inhibit condom use among sexually active people including adolescents. This research determined condom use prevalence, factors that enhanced and inhibit condom use among adolescents in Amolatar district. A descriptive cross sectional research design was used; the study was conducted in four purposively selected sub-counties being mother sub-counties in Amolatar district. A total of 194 respondents were randomly selected, Descriptive statistics, Pearson chi-square tests and multivariable logistic regression were used to analyse data. Results indicate that users and non-users of condom differed in a number of socio-economic characteristics. Users were older, better educated and were manly boys. Multivariable logistic regression results indicate that, ease of access to condoms and affordability of condoms by adolescents enhanced the use of condom among adolescents. On the other hand, un-affordability of condom and reduction of sexual pleasure inhibited use of condoms. The prevalence of condom use in Amolatar among adolescents was found to be at 64%, however, there is need to increase it through advocacy