Browsing College of Health Sciences (CHS) by Subject "Young people"
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Factors associated with family planning use among sexually active young (15–24 Years) people living with HIV in Kampala City, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Family planning (FP) is crucial for enabling young people to reach their full potential by preventing the health, social, and economic impacts of unplanned pregnancies. Despite its importance, FP use among ... -
Factors associated with HIV viral suppression among HIV-positive young people enrolled on antiretroviral therapy at Nsambya hospital home care HIV clinic
(2019-12-05)Background: Viral suppression is the major indicator of HIV treatment success, which ensures decreasing AIDS-associated morbidity and mortality, and reducing the risk of both horizontal and vertical viral transmission. ... -
Fertility and HIV Infection: fertility decision-making challenges of mutually-disclosed discordant couples and young people
(2010)ABSTRACT Background: Sexuality and reproduction in mature generalised HIV epidemics pose significant dilemma to both HIV infected and negative people. Sexually active young people and HIV serodiscordant couples are faced ... -
Knowledge attitudes and practices towards premarital medical examination among young unmarried people aged 18-49 years in Lyantonde District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Undergoing Premarital Medical Examination (PME) helps couples to ascertain the compatibility of their health status and the likelihood of producing healthy offspring prior to their marriage decisions. This ... -
Pre-exposure prophylaxis non-adherence and associated factors among young key populations receiving HIV services at MARPI and Taso Clinics in Kampala,Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: The rising non-adherence to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis among young key populations is a growing concern, threatening HIV prevention efforts. PrEP, a crucial tool in the fight against HIV/AIDS, is a medication ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with condom use for dual protection among young people (18-24 years) in Oyam District, Northern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Introduction: Globally, the burden of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remains a high public health concern. It is estimated that more than 1 million STIs are acquired every day worldwide, the majority of which are ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with substance use among adolescents and young people on HIV care at Kalisizo Hospital, Kyotera district Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12-13)Introduction: In sub-Saharan Africa, a significant proportion of adolescents living with HIV consume substances, and these have negative effects on their drug adherence and their quality of life. This study therefore ...