This cross-sectional study aims to assess normative beliefs associated with intentions to practice HIV preventive behaviors among N=751 rural Ugandan youth who were participants in a HIV intervention program and to describe relevant levels of knowledge and behaviours regarding HIV prevention in the same cohort. Bivariate Chi-square tests were used to identify statistically significant differences in responses by age, gender and sexual-debut status. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify normative beliefs associated with intentions to practice HIV preventive behaviours and to explore associations with respect to age, gender and debut-status. Participants within the HIV intervention program had impressive knowledge levels regarding HIV, however, apparent gaps exist. Self-reported sexual activity appears to not be widespread, however, condom use among sexually active youth does also not appear to be widespread. Associations between intentions to practice HIV preventive behaviours and normative beliefs varied with respect to age, gender and debut-status.