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Factors associated with male involvement in prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) programmes in Entebbe Municipality
(Makerere University, 2012)
Background: Involving men in PMTCT programmes increases its uptake by women. Despite this observation, providers and implementers of PMTCT programmes continue to face challenges in reaching sexual partners of HIV positive ...
Male circumcision, sexual behavior, and HIV status in Uganda
(USAID, 2013-08)
After a series of studies that revealed the protective effect of male circumcision against
HIV infection, WHO/UNAIDS in 2007 recommended the adoption of safe male circumcision as one of the effective strategies in reducing ...
Marriage, Risk Behaviours and HIV Infection in Rural Rakai, South Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014-10)
The HIV/AIDS epidemic is still a global problem that is most severe in sub-Saharan Africa. It is estimated that over 2.1 million (1.9 – 2.7 million) people became newly infected with HIV in 2012 year (UNAIDS, 2013 and 70% ...
Breastfeeding practice and associated factors among infants 1-11 months born to HIV positive mothers attending postnatal care at Nsambya Hospital
(Makerere University, 2017-01)
Introduction:
Breastfeeding practice significantly reduces the risk of malnutrition and infectious diseases especially in the first year of life. Although the HIV pandemic has hindered breastfeeding, WHO recommends it ...
Sero-prevalence of herpes simplex type 2 virus (HSV-2) and HIV infection in Kampala, Uganda
(African Health Sciences, 2014)
Background:
Prevalence of herpes simplex type 2 virus (HSV-2) is high worldwide. Previous studies in Uganda were rural or in women.
We estimated age and sex-specific sero- prevalence of HSV-2 in Kampala, Uganda.
Methods: ...
Utilization of HIV and tuberculosis services by Health Care Workers in Uganda: Implications for occupational health policies and implementation
(PLOS One, 2012)
infection control measures for HCWs. Challenges to and gaps in access to HIV services among HCWs may thus compromise TB infection control. This study assessed HCWs HIV and TB screening uptake and explored their preferences ...
Late diagnosis of HIV among elderly persons attending Kampala Capital City Authority HIV clinics
(Makerere University, 2019)
Background: Late diagnosis of HIV infection is associated with unfavourable clinical outcomes especially among the elderly because the disease progresses faster and their survival is shorter compared to their younger ...
Quality of post natal care services provided to mothers living with HIV at Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-10)
The purpose of this study was to assess the quality of postnatal care services provided to mothers living with HIV at Mulago Hospital. The objectives of the study were; to assess the perception of HIV+ mothers on accessibility ...
Comparison of semi-parametric and parametric survival analysis models for identifying predictors of virological suppression among HIV-infected adults on ART at the Joint Clinical Research Centre, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04-29)
Background: Semi-parametric and parametric survival analysis models have been widely used to analyze the effects of covariates on survival time. The Cox proportional hazards (PH) model in particular remains the most popular ...
Prevalence and factors associated with selected non-Communicable diseases among HIV patients at Kalisizo Hospital in Kyotera District-Uganda
(Makerere university, 2022-07-01)
Background: Successful rollout of highly active antiretroviral therapy has improved survival and ageing among persons living with HIV. Opportunistic infections are declining as the leading cause of morbidity and mortality ...