Browsing by Subject "HIV/AIDS patients"
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Attrition from antiretroviral treatment and the factors associated with attrition from antiretroviral treatment among adult clients : a case of clients at TASO in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017-12)The main objective of the study was to establish the factors associated with attrition of clients receiving ART among adult clients. The study utilized secondary data from TASO, in which data for a cohort of clients initiated ... -
The effect of the basic care package on morbidity among HIV/AIDS patients seen at Mildmay Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010)Introduction: There are inexpensive interventions incorporated into the HIV basic care package, which have proven to be effective in reducing morbidity among persons with and without HIV. Objective: To assess the effect ... -
Factors associated with HIV/AIDS patients’ retention into HIV/AIDS care and treatment services in Masaka hospital
(Makerere University, 2012-05)Background; Poor patient retention and adherence to medications is associated with the development of drug resistance, disease progression and death. The HIV clinic at Masaka hospital has had 17432 clients in total ever ... -
An investigation into the role of spiritual guidance and counselling in the care (healing) of HIV/AIDS clients on ARV in Kitgum Vicariate.
(Makerere University, 2010-06)This research work deals specifically with the Role of Spiritual Guidance and counseling in the healing of HIV/AIDS patients on ARV Kitgum Vicariate. The data collected is purely academic. The care for AIDS patients is ... -
A patient tracking system for HIV/AIDS clinical trials: case study - Joint Clinical Research Center (JCRC)
(2007-06)Tracking HIV/AIDS patients on ART by many health service providers is increasingly becoming difficult. This is because patients are not easily followed-up when on particular HIV/AIDS clinical trials, and because of this, ... -
Self efficacy, social support and adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV/AIDs patients in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-11)The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between self-efficacy, social support, and adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV/AIDS patients in Uganda. The study was cross-sectional using quantitative ... -
Subclinical atherosclerosis among HIV-infected patients attending Mulago hospital HIV clinics in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2013)Background: HIV-infected adults are at a higher risk of Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD) than the general population. This is as a result of an increased risk for atherosclerosis. Increased immune activation and inflammation ...