Browsing School of Public Health (Public-Health) Collections by Subject "HIV/AIDS"
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Acceptability and satisfaction of male partners with antenatal clinic-based HIV testing for PMTCT at Old-Mulago Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-12)Introduction: Despite benefits of and strategies to increase male partner participation in AHCT at Old-Mulago ANC, their attendance has remained very low (15.8% tested). It is not clear whether they accept AHCT and how ... -
Acceptability of SMS reminders as an HIV PREP adherence support tool and associated factors among adolescent girls and young women in Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Background: Young Women in Uganda contributed 29% of new HIV infections despite representing only 10% of the total population and are priority beneficiaries of PrEP, yet they have been found to have low adherence. SMS ... -
Adherence to clinical standards of quality HIV/AIDS care and anti-retroviral therapy in health facilities in West Nile Region, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2011-06)Introduction: Almost one quarter of an estimated one million people living with HIV in Uganda are receiving ART, creating unprecedented demand for long term high quality HIV/AIDS care. Objectives: To assess adherence ... -
Adherence to early infant diagnosis of HIV testing protocol among HIV exposed infants in Buvuma Islands, Buvuma District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Introduction Early detection of paediatric human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) through deoxyribonucleic acid polymerase chain reaction (DNA PCR) and rapid HIV testing is critical for access to antiretroviral therapy treatment ... -
Adoption of eHealth for community monitoring of TB/HIV services and its predictors among staff of Non-Government Organizations in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: The use of electronic data capture and digital health technologies can greatly improve patient healthcare outcomes, through augmenting diagnosis, prescription and treatment, and patient-centered care. The global ... -
Assessing knowledge about early initiation of antenatal care, and perceived pregnancy risk among women attending antenatal care at public health facilities in Mukono District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03-31)Background. Antenatal care (ANC) is one of the interventions aimed at reducing preventable maternal and perinatal mortality. Early initiation of ANC is vital for early risk assessment and management as well as provision ... -
Assessing quality of HIV Counselling services offered in public health facilities in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2016)Introduction: HIV counselling has increasingly become available in public health facilities in Uganda. Counselling is a key component in HIV/AIDS prevention programs as an entry point into care, treatment and support ... -
Assessing the role of family support on non adherence to TB treatment by patients in Mulago hospital TB clinic
(Makerere University, 2013-08)Background: Drug resistance among tuberculosis patients in sub-Saharan Africa is increasing mainly due to poor adherence to TB treatment despite various interventions aimed at improving treatment completion. Family support ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices of hair salon operators on infection control measures in Busia district, uganda.
(2007)INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND: Barbering and hairdressing pose particular public health if they are not conducted in a safe and hygienic manner. These risks that include the transmission of infectious diseases such as ... -
Assessment of the enabling and barrier factors for reciept of couple HIV counselling and testing in Rakai district health facilities.
(2008-10)INTRODUCTION: Discordant marriages are one of the world’s high risk groups for HIV transmission. Rakai district in Uganda has 55.9% HIV sero discordance rate. Married people who come with their partners for CHCT which ... -
Assessment of the implementation of intensified tuberculosis case finding among HIV positive clients attending Kampala Capital City Authority public health facilities in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2016)Background: Uganda is among the 22 high TB burden countries in the world. Kampala district has the highest TB burden among all districts in Uganda,with its health facilities reporting up to 20 percent of the tuberculosis ... -
Assessment of the implementation of TB/HIV collaborative activities of the south east zone in Uganda.
(2009-09)Introduction and Background: Uganda like other sub Saharan African countries is battling with a dual epidemic of TB and HIV. About 60% of TB patients are co-infected with HIV, while about 20% of HIV patients have TB ... -
Assessment of the performance of community nurses in the home based care strategy at TASO Mbale.
(2009-11)BACKGROUND: Care for HIV/AIDS is optimized by the integration of family and community (WHO, 2002). The home based care strategy of HIV/AIDS service delivery was launched by the AIDS support organisation (TASO) in the year ... -
Assessment of uptake of HIV counselling and testing for prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV In Jinja District - 2007.
(2014-10-03)Introduction: Mother to child transmission of HIV is the main mode of paediatric infection. It is estimated that 27 - 30% HIV positive pregnant mothers transmit the virus to their babies. Jinja District with an HIV prevalence ... -
Barriers to timely antiretroviral therapy initiation among HIV infected children attending TASO clinics at Tororo, Mulago and Jinja
(Makerere University, 2014-02-20)Background: statistics show an increase in the prevalence and incidence of HIV among children yet these figures do not match with the numbers on treatment. Records showed evidence of delayed ART initiation (initiation ... -
Building capacity for HIV/AIDS program leadership and management in Uganda through mentored Fellowships
(Co-Action Publishing, 2011)Background: Around the world, health professionals and program managers are leading and managing public and private health organizations with little or no formal management and leadership training and experience. Objective: ... -
Caretaker knowledge and factors associated with Human Papilloma Virus vaccine completion among adolescent girls in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-07)Background: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), a group of over 200 viruses, cause more than 99% of the cervical cancer cases of which HPV sub types 16 and 18 contribute 70% of the cases. HPV vaccination prevents cervical cancer ... -
Causes and contributors to neonatal deaths during a Health system strengthening project in Luuka District , Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Background; In Sub Sahara Africa and Uganda, neonatal mortality is high. There are evidence- based interventions for reducing neonatal deaths, but they are not widely available. In addition, numerous interventions to improve ... -
Changes in Glomerular Kidney Function Among HIV-1– Uninfected Men andWomen Receiving Emtricitabine– Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Preexposure Prophylaxis A Randomized Clinical Trial
(JAMA Internal Medicine, 2014-12)IMPORTANCE Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) use has been associated with declines in the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) when used as part of antiretroviral treatment by persons with human immunodeficiency ... -
Client-provider interactions in provider-initiated and voluntary HIV counseling and testing services in Uganda
(BioMed Central, 2013)Background: Provider-initiated HIV testing and counselling (PITC) is based on information-giving while voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) includes individualised client-centered counseling. It is not known if the ...