Search
Now showing items 231-240 of 328
Factors associated with vertical transmission of HIV during the PMTCT B-plus era in Kyegegwa District: A cross-sectional study
(Makerere University, 2019-09)
Background: Despite high antiretroviral therapy coverage (93%) for PMTCT, the vertical transmission rate in Uganda is still high (7.4%). We examined the factors associated with vertical transmission of HIV during implementation ...
Factors affecting participation of HIV positive mothers in the early infant diagnosis program in Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2017)
Introduction
Children infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) have a high risk of death. In infants, these deaths can be avoided by Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) of HIV so that those who are found to be ...
Treatment outcomes of HIV infected patients with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma treated with standard dose compared with dose-modified chop chemotherapy at Uganda Cancer Institute
(Makerere University, 2018)
Introduction: Despite the increased access to effective combination ART, there is still significant mortality associated with malignancies in HIV-positive patients. Because majority of patients present late especially with ...
Prevalence and factors associated with disclosure of HIV serostatus to sexual partners among HIV positive breastfeeding women attending eMTCT clinics in Jinja District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017)
Introduction
There is a low proportion of HIV positive individuals who disclose their HIV positive status to their sexual partners globally ranging between 16.7 - 46%. This results into poor adherence and poor appointments ...
The effect of HIV testing and instant antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation on long term patients’ attrition: A retrospective cohort study in Masaka, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015)
Introduction: By June 2013, an estimated 35 million people were living with HIV/AIDS of which, about 13.6 million had been put on antiretroviral drugs (ART). The World Health Organization (WHO) through UNAIDS set the ...
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 ...
Malnutrition: Prevalence and associated factors among people living with HIV attending HIV Clinic in Arua Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-09)
Background: In Uganda, nutrition is integrated into the essential package of care, treatment and support for people living with HIV/AIDS, however, effective intervention and strategies for improving nutritional intake are ...
Factors affecting utilization of post-exposure prophylaxis of HIV/AIDS among health care personnel.
(2014-10-03)
This research was aimed at understanding the factors that influence utilization of Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) of HIV among Health Care Personnel (HCP) after occupational exposure. It was done because in Uganda, more ...
Health related quality of life of patients with low back pain undergoing physiotherapy at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-05)
Background
Low back pain remains a big problem and affects activities of daily living. Physiotherapy remains the main stay of conservative management for patients with LBP. The health related quality of life (HRQOL) of ...
Assessing quality of HIV Counselling services offered in public health facilities in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2016)
Introduction: HIV counselling has increasingly become available in public health facilities in Uganda. Counselling is a key component in HIV/AIDS prevention programs as an entry point into care, treatment and support ...