The purpose of this study was to make an assessment of HIV prevention methods among youths of Bunamwaya zone, Wakiso district. The study was carried out using descriptive survey research design utilizing qualitative research approach. The respondents in the study included ten youths and ten Medical personnel. The youths and Medical personnel were selected using purposive sampling technique. Data was collected using the following tools that is to say Interview guide and questionnaires. It was revealed that on abstinence as an HIV prevention method youths have views that:- Sexual abstinence is often regarded as the opportune primary response to prevention of adolescent pregnancy and STIs , there is a lack of consensus on the success of abstinence-promoting programs in reducing risky sexual behaviors among young people, with some promoting it, the decision to practice sexual abstinence is shaped by a number of interlinking forces that include individual, family and community influences, the understanding of abstinence, its role and practice varies across cultures, communities and geographical regions and Sexual abstinence or sexual restraint is the practice of refraining from some or all aspects of sexual activity for medical, psychological, legal, social, financial, philosophical, moral, or religious reasons. The researcher recommends the following:- The Government should devote its efforts to provide the necessary environment for all leaders and stakeholders at various levels to participate and contribute to the achievement of the goals of the National Strategic Plan of substantially reducing new infections especially among youth. Leaders, married couples and youths are urged to take personal responsibility to avoid risky sexual behaviors that could contribute to an upsurge in new infection and increase the burden of the epidemic. There is need to retrieve the status of moral education, with stress on promoting morality of personal responsibility and involving the youth in general. Government and civil society should train councilors and grass root leaders, to ensure communities have accurate and current information, and can ably engage in advocacy for a strong policy environment that promotes reduction of HIV/AIDS related stigma and improves implementation of HIV/AIDS prevention and management.

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