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Coverage and effect of intensive adherence counseling on viral load suppression in a public HIV Care Center, Kampala, Uganda: A mixed methods retrospective study January 2015 to October 2018
(Makerere University, 2022-02)
Background: Intensive adherence counseling (IAC) is fundamental to enhance adherence and increase durability of ART regimens among ART treated unsuppressed people living with HIV (PLWH). This study evaluated coverage, ...
Isoniazid preventive therapy completion and factors associated with non-completion among patients on antiretroviral therapy at Kisenyi Health Centre IV, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-08)
Introduction: Isoniazid preventive therapy is given to people living with HIV to reduce the risk of active tuberculosis. However, treatment completion remains sub-optimal among those that are initiated. This study aimed ...
Risk factors associated with sustained neurocognitive impairment among cryptococcal meningitis survivors; a retrospective analysis at two tertiary hospitals in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background: Despite major progress in HIV therapy and management, cryptococcal meningitis (Mbonigaba et al.) remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality among people living with HIV (PLWHIV) in Uganda, including ...
Dual contraceptive utilization and associated factors among women living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)
Introduction: Dual contraceptive utilization (DCU) maximizes the prevention of unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections including HIV infection. In Uganda DCU among women living with HIV (WLHIV) is low. ...
Adherence to early infant diagnosis of HIV testing protocol among HIV exposed infants in Buvuma Islands, Buvuma District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10)
Introduction
Early detection of paediatric human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) through deoxyribonucleic acid polymerase chain reaction (DNA PCR) and rapid HIV testing is critical for access to antiretroviral therapy treatment ...