Browsing School of Public Health (Public-Health) by Subject "Patients"
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Acceptability of male infant medical circumcision as an HIV prevention strategy among patients attending a Health Centre IV in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2011)Background: Medical Male Circumcision (MMC) has been shown to reduce the risk of HIV infection by 50-60%. UNAIDS has recommended that MMC be integrated into prevention strategies in countries of high prevalence. Circumcision ... -
Assessment of willingness to pay for antiretroviral treatment among patients attending HIV clinics in Kumi district.
(Makerere University, 2018-10-04)Introduction Sustainability and improved access for antiretroviral care over time is uncertain due to its dependency on donor funding whose continuity is uncertain. A study was to assess the willingness of PLWHA to ... -
The effect of an educational game on patients’ uptake of knowledge of HIV and sexually transmitted infections at the Infectious Diseases Institute, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2010)Background: Globally, as the number of HIV/AIDS cases continues to rise, the search for effective health education strategies must intensify. A new educational board game “Make a Positive Start Today!” has been developed ... -
Factors associated with diagnostic and pre-treatment intervals among breast cancer patients at the Uganda Cancer Institute
(Makerere University, 2022-12-22)Background: Most breast cancer (BC) patients in Uganda are diagnosed with advanced stage disease (stage III and IV) and experience poor outcome including survival. There is limited data on the factors that are associated ... -
Factors associated with timely linkage to HIV care among Adult HIV patients in private not for profit health facilities in Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2019-12-20)Background: There has been an increase in the availability of anti-retroviral therapy (ART) for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients but timely linkage to care is still low in Uganda. Studies have documented timely ...