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Prevalence, pattern and factors associated with liver enzyme elevation among HIV-infected patients admitted in Kiruddu National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-12-18)
Background: Globally, mortality and morbidity among Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-infected patients have tremendously improved over the years in this post- Highly Active Anti-retroviral Therapy (HAART) era. However, ...
Low-level viraemia: An emerging concern among people living with HIV in Uganda and across sub-Saharan Africa
(AOSIS, 2022)
Attaining viral load (VL) suppression for over 95% of the people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy is a fundamental step in enabling Uganda and other sub-Saharan African countries to achieve global Sustainable ...
Suspected adverse drug reactions of isoniazid preventive therapy in HIV-positive patients at three regional hospitals: prevalence, associated factors, management and reporting
(Makerere University, 2021-11)
Background
Tuberculosis (TB) is the 10th leading cause of death globally and the leading cause of death from a single infectious agent among people living with HIV (PLHIV). Uganda is among the 30 high burden TB countries ...
Prevalence and factors associated with dyslipidemia among adult patients on dolutegravir based antiretroviral regimen at Mengo Hospital, A cross-sectional study
(Makerere University, 2022-12)
Introduction: Dolutegravir (DTG) based anti-retroviral therapy (ART) regimen has been rolled out in Uganda as the preferred first- and second-line treatment option in the management of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). ...
Retention in HIV care and associated factors among young breastfeeding mothers on lifelong antiretroviral therapy in selected sites in Soroti district
(Makerere University, 2022-12-05)
Introduction: Pregnant and postpartum adolescents aged 15-19 years and young women aged 20-24 years living with HIV are at a higher risk of being lost from antenatal care and ART services. They are also less likely to ...
HIV viral load suppression and associated factors among people with mental disorders at Butabika Hospital and Mulago ISS Clinics: A mixed methods study
(Makerere University, 2022-12)
INTRODUCTION
In 2017 Uganda adopted the universal test and treat (UTT) guidelines. According to the UTT guidelines, people who test positive for HIV should be immediately initiated on antiretroviral therapy (ART) regardless ...
Clinical, immunological, virological characteristics, and hospitalisation outcomes of patients admitted to Kiruddu Hospital with advanced HIV disease
(Makerere University, 2022-08)
Introduction
Nearly four decades after the first case of AIDS was described, the global number of AIDS related deaths is not declining as expected to meet elimination targets, especially in sub-Saharan Africa where the ...
Hepatitis B in Uganda: Transmission and prevention strategies among infants and HIV-infected adults
(Makerere University, 2022-10)
This thesis is focused on hepatitis B virus (HBV) transmission and prevention in the setting of human immune deficiency syndrome (HIV) infection. HBV is common among HIV-infected persons in part due to shared modes of ...
Mobile Phone-based intervention to promote un-interrupted HIV treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic
(2022)
Introduction: Keeping HIV-infected adults away from the health care system during the COVID-19 travel restrictions, presents a challenge to HIV treatment adherence.
Methods: This study focused on the initial two phases ...
Longitudinal patients’ cohorts for impactful research and HIV care at the Infectious Diseases Institute
(2022)
Introduction
Observational studies provide important evidence supporting the feasibility and effectiveness of health interventions. The 20-year-old Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) established to respond to infectious ...