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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 ...
Determinants of utilization of a no-cost HIV transition clinic: A cross-sectional study of young adults living with HIV/AIDS
(Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics, 2014)
There is minimal research that has been conducted among young adults to understand the determinants of the utilization of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) health services in this population. The purpose of this study was ...
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 ...
Perceptions of quality of life among Ugandan patients living with HIV: a qualitative study
(BioMed Central, 2014)
Background: Ugandans have endured the HIV epidemic for three decades. Now, with the availability of antiretroviral
therapy (ART) and early diagnosis, those living with HIV can live longer and can enjoy the same life ...
Seeking referral care for newborns in Eastern Uganda: Community health workers’ role, caretakers’ compliance and provision of care
(Makerere University and Karolinska Institutet, 2014)
Background: Newborn deaths contribute 44% of all under-five deaths. Community health
worker (CHW) during home-visits may identify and refer newborns to health facilities for
postnatal care and treatment of danger signs. ...
Potential role of village health teams in improving anti-retroviral therapy service delivery in Gulu District
(Makerere University, 2014-11)
Village Health Teams (VHTs) are community health workers trained to carry out health activities at the community level with close supervision by health professionals at a health centre level II. However, the provision of ...
Determinants of utilization of a no-cost HIV transition clinic: A cross-sectional study of young adults living with HIV/AIDS
(Dove Medical Press, 2014)
There is minimal research that has been conducted among young adults to understand the determinants of the utilization of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) health services in this population. The purpose of this study was ...
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 ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of HIV clients on the management of safe water chain: A case study for Alive Medical Services
(Makerere University, 2014-08)
Introduction:
Diarrhoea, a result of un-safe water, is one of the most common symptoms affecting People
Living with Human Immune Deficiency Virus (PLHIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
(AIDS). 90% of PLHIV and ...
Treatment outcomes of severely malnourished HIV infected and uninfected children admitted to Mwanamugimu Nutrition Unit, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014)
Introduction and Background: Under-five mortality in Sub Saharan Africa is twice as high
as in any other region of the world. In Uganda, SAM affects 2% of children and more than
40% of acutely malnourished children are ...