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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 ...
Prevalence and factors associated with acute malnutrition in infants aged between 1 to 6 months attending Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2011)
Background: Acute malnutrition is a major public health problem among children throughout the world particularly in developing countries. In Uganda the prevalence of acute malnutrition is high and is increasingly affecting ...
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 ...
Health-related quality of life among antiretroviral therapy (ART) experienced and ART naїve adults attending an urban HIV clinic in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-12)
Introduction: Antiretroviral therapy has reduced HIV/AIDS related mortality. However, unlike in developed countries, little is documented about it’s the impact on Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in developing ...
Married indviduals' perceptions about the factors associated with HIV infection in marriage: A case study of Mbarara Municipality, South Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2011-07)
Introduction: Married individuals’ perception about factors associated with HIV infection in marriage often determines whether they seek routine counselling and testing services, avoid risky behaviours that would not ...
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 ...
A cost effectiveness analysis of pulmonary tuberculosis case finding strategies among high risk communities in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2017)
Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is still a major global health risk and Sub-Saharan Africa carries the greatest TB burden. Prompt identification and treatment of new TB cases are important in TB control. To improve TB case ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...