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Factors influencing adherence to antiretroviral therapy among women initiated on treatment during antenatal care clinic in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2015-11)
Introduction: Transmission of HIV from an infected woman to the child contributes about 18% of new HIV infections in Uganda. In the bid to prevent this transmission, Uganda has adopted new PMTCT guidelines where all HIV ...
Non-retention of mother-baby pairs in care in elimination of mother to child transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Gulu District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017)
Introduction: Poor retention in HIV care of mother-baby pairs remains a public health challenge in the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. We determined the rate of non-retention and time-to non-retention ...
Use of modern family planning methods among HIV positive mothers attending mother baby care points at health facilities in Kabarole District Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017)
Background: Preventing unintended pregnancies among women living with HIV is an important component in the elimination of mother-to-child HIV transmission (eMTCT) and enhancement of maternal health outcomes. Despite increased ...
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 ...
Quality of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV services in Soroti District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017-07)
Abstract
Introduction: Pregnant and breastfeeding women living with HIV have a high risk of transmitting HIV to their babies during pregnancy, labor/delivery, and postpartum through breastfeeding. With the provision of ...