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Consistent condom use among sexually active adult HIV positive clients attending Mbarara Regional Refferal Hospital HIV clinic
(Makerere University, 2014-07)
Background: Though condom use is a proven effective method to prevent Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) transmission, there is limited or no documented information about condom use practices among HIV-infected clients in ...
Assessment of willingness to pay for antiretroviral treatment among patients attending HIV clinics in Kumi District
(Makerere University, 2018-10-04)
Introduction
Sustainability and improved access for antiretroviral care over time is uncertain due to its dependency on donor funding whose continuity is uncertain.
A study was to assess the willingness of PLWHA to ...
Time to first line antiretroviral treatment failure and time to switching to second line regimen among art clients at St. Francis Hospital Nsambya, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-11-21)
Background: WHO recommends that all HIV+ clients on ART with 2 consecutive high viral load i.e.> 1000 copies/mL be switched to second-line regimen. Delay to detecting virological failure results in clients remaining on ...
Determinants of intimate partner violence among pregnant teenagers in Lira District
Introduction
Intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy has emerged as a serious contributor to maternal and infant morbidity and mortality, it has negative health consequences like unwanted pregnancy, sexually ...
Prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and associated factors among HIV infected patients attending the Mulago ISS Clinic
(Makerere University, 2017-10-12)
Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will be the 3rd leading cause of death worldwide by 2020. Data from Africa indicate that the prevalence of COPD is high (4% to 25%). We sought to determine its ...
Factors associated with loss to follow up of HIV-exposed infants-caretaker pairs enrolled in the early infant diagnosis clinic: A case study of Lira Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2015)
Loss to follow up (LTFU) of HIV-exposed infants remains a major barrier to controlling HIV/AIDS in the Elimination of Mother To Child Transmission of HIV/Early Infant Diagnosis (EMTCT/EID) programmes in Uganda. Uganda’s ...
Hearing loss associated with Kanamycin in patients treated for multi-drug-resistant Tuberculosis at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2016)
Introduction
Aminoglycosides form part of the second-line drugs used in treatment of Multi-drug resistant tuberculosis. Cochleotoxicity is one of the side effects of aminoglycosides. It usually presents as permanent, ...
Risk factors associated with couple HIV status. The case of clients at AIDS Information Centre - Mengo, Kisenyi, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2017-01)
The study was guided by two objectives: namely, to examine the socio-economic factors associated with Couple HIV status among HCT clients and to establish the socio-demographic and behavioral factors associated with Couple ...
Utilization of oral health services and barriers among HIV patients visiting public and private health facilities in Kampala Capital City, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-12-12)
Introduction: The greatest burden of oral diseases is offered by the destitute and socially relegated
populaces like People Living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHAs). This eventually hints to discomfort and
anguish, wearying of ...
Non-attendance of day seven follow up visit by circumcised persons and associated factors, at selected Rakai program sites, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-11-22)
Introduction: A substantial number of male subjects are now receiving safe male circumcision(SMC) for HIV prevention. Attendance of day 7 follow up (FUP) visit is important to ascertain progress of wound healing and treat ...