Table 5 Perceptions of VHTs Among Youths in Nakaseke District, Uganda
Number (n = 250) | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
Comfortable Talking to VHT about Health | 220 | 88% |
Comfortable Talking to VHT about Family Planning | 208 | 84% |
Reason for Potential Discomfort Talking to VHT about Family Planning‡ | ||
I would be afraid the VHT would share our conversation with my parents | 55 | 33% |
There would be no privacy when talking to VHTs | 102 | 61% |
I would not want to reveal that I am having sex | 28 | 17% |
I would feel shy talking about sex | 37 | 22% |
I would be afraid that the VHT is judging me | 25 | 15% |
I would be afraid that the VHT would not treat me well | 12 | 7% |
Important that VHT is the Same Sex | 212 | 85% |
Important that VHT is the Same Age | 196 | 78% |