Brief Communication: Pre-exposure prophylaxis utilization and associated factors among sexually active adolescents and young adults in Soroti city, Uganda

Background: This study aimed to assess the PrEP utilization and associated factors among sexually active adolescents and young adults in Soroti city. Method : A cross-sectional design was employed. Descriptive analysis assessed the level of PrEP utilization while multivariate logistic regression assessed associated factors. Results: Of the 421 participants, 61(14%) reported having used PrEP. Factors associated with PrEP utilization included: gender HIV risk awareness, stigma, and social support. Conclusion: PrEP utilization among adolescents and young adults in Soroti City is limited. There is need to address the gender and social inequities in accessing and utilizing PrEP for HIV prevention.