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Viral load and reverse transcriptase drug resistance mutations in HIV-1 isolated from mothers who transmit the virus to their infants at Kibagabaga Hospital PMTCT Clinic, Kigali, Rwanda
(Makerere University, 2014-09)
Mother to Child Transmission (MTCT) of HIV is the largest source of HIV infection in children below the age of 15 years, affecting five-million infants per year. HIV/AIDS is a disease with known modes of transmission and ...
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 ...
Adherence to anti-retroviral ttherapy among HIV infected mothers on option B plus aattending the Upper Mulago post natal clinic
(Makerere University, 2014-06)
Background: Over 90% of the children living with HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa acquire the infection through mother-to-child transmission (MTCT). Elimination of MTCT (eMTCT) of HIV could be realized by country wide rollout of ...
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 ...
Factors associated with healthcare workers’ adherence to national guidelines for MDR TB surveillance in Uganda: A case study of the West Nile region
(Makerere University, 2014)
Background:
A previous history of tuberculosis (TB) treatment has been identified as a risk factor for multidrug resistant TB. Therefore these patients are a high priority group for whom culture and drug-susceptibility ...
A consortium approach to competency‑based undergraduate medical education in Uganda: Process, opportunities and challenges.
(Medknow Publications, 2014)
ABSTRACT
Background: Uganda, like the rest of Africa, is faced with serious health challenges including human immunodeficiency virus infection/
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS), other infectious diseases and ...
Tenofovir related renal toxicity monitoring in antiretroviral therapy (ART) accredited sites: A situational analysis for Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014-09)
Background: In Uganda, Tenofovir-based regimen is recommended as first line particularly for HIV/AIDS adult and adolescent patient and for option B+ in prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT). As a result of ...
Factors affecting utilization of post-exposure prophylaxis of HIV/AIDS among health care personnel.
(2014-10-03)
This research was aimed at understanding the factors that influence utilization of Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) of HIV among Health Care Personnel (HCP) after occupational exposure. It was done because in Uganda, more ...