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The role of faith-based organisations in HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support in Uganda: A case study of Kamwokya Christian Caring Community (KCCC)
(Makerere University, 2010-10)
The now over two decades of the existence of the HIV/AIDS pandemic have brought into play a number of actors undertaking numerous interventions to combat its effect. Among the actors have been faith based organizations, ...
Social construction of sexual risk for HIV and behavioural change among youth in Masaka and Kampala Districts
(Makerere University, 2007-02)
HIV/AIDS, a disease without cure or vaccine, is a devastating pandemic. About 40 million people are infected worldwide, 4.1 million are infected annually, and about 800,000 died from AIDS related illnesses each year. In ...
Assessing the coping mechanisms of HIV/AIDS-Orphaned children in Rubaga Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2008-05)
The Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) disease is neither solely a health problem nor can it be dealt with as such. In Uganda it has affected both rural and urban dwellers, adults and children across the country ...
HIV and AIDS and Its impact on child well-being
(Springer, 2014)
HIV and AIDS remains a significant public health problem. Globally, an estimated
34 million people were living with HIV at the end of 2011 (UNAIDS 2012).
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) remains the most severely affected region, ...
Disclosure of HIV diagnosis, psychological distress and adherence to medical regimens in HIV–infected children
(Makerere University, 2009-11)
The study set out to investigate disclosure of HIV diagnosis, psychological distress and adherence to medical regimens in HIV-infected children. A total of 120 HIV-infected children both males and females were enrolled in ...
Working conditions and the rights of women living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda: A case study of Walukuba/Masese Division-Jinja District, South Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011)
This study investigated the violation of right to health and right to work and focused mainly on the conditions of work and Rights of women living with HIV/AIDS in their work place. Specifically the study assessed: the ...
Livelihood challenges faced by children orphaned by HIV/AIDS in Uganda: A study of Najjembe Sub-county, Mukono District.
(Makerere University, 2010)
The number of HIV/AIDS orphans has increased tremendously and it is projected to increase further. In Uganda children depend on their parents for survival but with the increasing poverty levels and worse still with the ...
Moral decadence: A cause of the persistent spread of HIV/AIDS in Bukalagi catholic parish, Kiyinda-Mityana diocese.
(Makerere University, 2009)
The study was carried out to investigate moral decadence as the cause of the persistent spread of HIV/AIDS in Bukalagi Catholic parish.
Consequently, the research sought to avail a solution to this plight of moral ...
Factors affecting disclosure of HIV sero-status to immediate family members: a case study of TASO Kampala clients
(Makerere University, 2011-11)
This study sought to identify and document factors that either motivate or inhibit people living with HIV and AIDS (PLHIV) while disclosing their HIV status to their spouses or long term sexual partners and children. It ...
Self-disclosure, accessing counseling services and psychological well-being among HIV-positive women.
(Makerere University, 2009)
The purpose of the study to was to find out whether self-disclosure significantly affected accessing counselling services and psychological well-being. It also investigated the relationship between accessing counselling ...