Browsing School of Public Health (Public-Health) Collections by Subject "Fishing communities"
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High Incidence of HIV-1 infection in a general population of fishing communities around Lake Victoria, Uganda
(PLOS ONE, 2014)Background: High HIV-1 incidence rates were reported among persons in fisherfolk communities (FFC) in Uganda who were selected for high risk behaviour. We assessed the incidence of HIV-1 and associated risk factors in a ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with pulmonary tuberculosis among adults in fishing communities of Lake Victoria, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2012-06)Background: Although TB is both a treatable and immunizable disease, it still causes a lot of morbidity and mortality globally, and particularly in the developing world. With a national TB incidence of 330 cases of all ... -
Uptake and determinants of HIV retesting among high risk seronegative persons in fishing communities of Kasenyi Landing Site – Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Background: Whereas the incidence of HIV has gradually reduced over the past 20 years, promotion of HIV preventive measures such as periodic retesting amongst high-risk populations has become a global priority. WHO recommends ... -
Willingness to take PrEP among high-risk adolescent boys and young men in Masese fishing community, Jinja district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Introduction: Evidence shows that pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for uninfected persons for HIV prevention is among the most promising new approaches. While it has been demonstrated that high-risk groups such as men who ...