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Uptake and determinants of HIV retesting among high risk seronegative persons in fishing communities of Kasenyi Landing Site – Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)
Background: Whereas the incidence of HIV has gradually reduced over the past 20 years, promotion of HIV preventive measures such as periodic retesting amongst high-risk populations has become a global priority. WHO recommends ...
Preferences, and perceived confidence and intention to complete 1HP and 3HP rifapentine-based tuberculosis preventive treatment regimens among people living with HIV at the Mulago ISS Clinic, Kampala, Uganda: a cross-sectional survey
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background: One month of daily and three months of weekly isoniazid-rifapentine (1HP and 3HP, respectively) have similar efficacy and safety profiles and have been recommended for the prevention of tuberculosis (TB) among ...
Prevalence and associated factors of postpartum depression among women living with human immunodeficiency virus in three high volume health facilities in Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)
Introduction: Mothers living with Human Immunodeficiency virus face a range of psychological problems including postpartum depression which result into disease progression and long-lasting effects on the health of their ...
Factors associated with stock-outs of antiretroviral medicines in West Nile region, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background: In Uganda, despite the reduced costs of medications and increased support from the Ministry of Health and partners such as the Global Fund and the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), stock-outs ...
Prevalence and factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding among HIV-exposed infants (from birth to week 26) in Kampala City and Mukono District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)
The stagnant HIV prevalence among adults has resulted in an increase in the number of HIV- exposed infants, many of whom are uninfected. Increasingly, it is acknowledged that these infants are at greater risk of childhood ...
Mother to child transmission of HIV among infants enrolled for early infant diagnosis before and after the COVID-19 pandemic in Kampala, Uganda: A competing events survival analysis.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-11)
The COVID-19 pandemic caused disruptions in Uganda’s HIV exposed infant diagnosis (EID) services. Despite the disruptions, there was a paucity of knowledge as to whether they affected the risk of Mother To Child Transmission ...
Viral non-suppression, perceptions and effectiveness of intensive adherence counselling among people living with HIV/AIDS on antiretroviral therapy with low-level Viraemia in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background and significance: One of the major aspects of controlling HIV transmission is the Undetectable equals Untransmissible (U=U). This indicates that PLHIV who take ART well attain an effective and sustainable ...
Evaluating the early infant diagnosis point of care program in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background: At-birth and point-of-care (POC) early infant diagnosis (EID) testing are emerging strategies to streamline infant human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) diagnosis and expedite antiretroviral therapy initiation ...
Uptake of isoniazid preventive therapy and associated factors among eligible people living with HIV/AIDS in care at health facilities in Tororo District
(Makerere University, 2023)
Introduction and Background: Uganda adopted the strategy of uptake of IPT among PLWHA. The aim of this was to reduce the risk of acquiring active TB among patients with latent TB infections. Despite various interventions, ...
Adoption of eHealth for community monitoring of TB/HIV services and its predictors among staff of Non-Government Organizations in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background: The use of electronic data capture and digital health technologies can greatly improve patient healthcare outcomes, through augmenting diagnosis, prescription and treatment, and patient-centered care. The global ...