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View article: HIV self-testing preferences among HIV high-risk Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) in urban settings in Uganda: A Discrete Choice Experiment
HIV self-testing preferences among HIV high-risk Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) in urban settings in Uganda: A Discrete Choice Experiment Open
HIV self-testing (HIVST) represents a crucial innovation for improving testing coverage, particularly among high-risk adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) inadequately reached through standard provider-assisted HIV testing approaches. U…
View article: A multicomponent, peer-led intervention for pregnant and postpartum women with HIV improves viral suppression over time in rural Uganda
A multicomponent, peer-led intervention for pregnant and postpartum women with HIV improves viral suppression over time in rural Uganda Open
Achieving viral suppression among pregnant and breastfeeding women with HIV is essential to promoting their health and eliminating vertical transmission of HIV. We hypothesized that a multicomponent and peer-led intervention would increase…
View article: Impact of COVID-19 on healthcare services engagement: a qualitative study of experiences of people living with HIV and hypertension and their providers at two peri-urban HIV clinics in Uganda
Impact of COVID-19 on healthcare services engagement: a qualitative study of experiences of people living with HIV and hypertension and their providers at two peri-urban HIV clinics in Uganda Open
These findings highlight how the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated PLHIV's fragility suggesting that health systems may need support to cope with the demands of chronic care management especially during health emergencies such as pandemics. Th…
View article: Quality of perinatal care: Experiences of clients and providers in three district hospitals ofWestern Uganda – A mixed methods study
Quality of perinatal care: Experiences of clients and providers in three district hospitals ofWestern Uganda – A mixed methods study Open
Background: It is anticipated that closing the quality gap through provision of effective antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care for mothers and newborns in facilities will reduce morbidity and mortality. Mothers’ and health care provid…
View article: Prevalence and factors associated with late presentation for HIV care among adult men at a large HIV clinic in Eastern Uganda: A cross-sectional study
Prevalence and factors associated with late presentation for HIV care among adult men at a large HIV clinic in Eastern Uganda: A cross-sectional study Open
Introduction: In Uganda, men diagnosed with HIV still present late for care. Understanding the drivers of late presentation among men is a critical step towards achieving the full potential of HIV treatment scale-up. This study aimed to de…
View article: Determinants and barriers in early tuberculosis treatment in children at a primary health care facility in Kampala, Uganda; A mixed methods study
Determinants and barriers in early tuberculosis treatment in children at a primary health care facility in Kampala, Uganda; A mixed methods study Open
Background Tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading cause of mortality worldwide, with childhood TB posing unique diagnostic challenges due to its pauci bacillary nature. The World Health Organization emphasizes that these diagnostic difficulti…
View article: Disclosure of positive HIV status to sexual partners among young people receiving treatment at an urban clinic, Kampala, Uganda
Disclosure of positive HIV status to sexual partners among young people receiving treatment at an urban clinic, Kampala, Uganda Open
View article: Impact of stigma on the HIV care cascade among older persons living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: protocol for a systematic review
Impact of stigma on the HIV care cascade among older persons living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: protocol for a systematic review Open
Introduction Data are limited on the impact of stigma (stigma associated with HIV and/or stigma related to old age (ageism) or both) on linkage to the HIV care cascade among older persons (aged 50 years and older) in sub-Saharan Africa (SS…
View article: Characterising people who inject drugs, and association with HIV infection: A situation analysis in Kampala City, Uganda
Characterising people who inject drugs, and association with HIV infection: A situation analysis in Kampala City, Uganda Open
Uganda implements interventions for injection drug use, but significant barriers hinder efforts to effectively reach and support persons who inject drugs (PWID). We describe characteristics of PWID, and associated risk behaviour, to inform…
View article: Provider assisted partner notification utilization and associated factors among adolescents living with HIV in Uganda, a cross-sectional study
Provider assisted partner notification utilization and associated factors among adolescents living with HIV in Uganda, a cross-sectional study Open
View article: “I desire to have an HIV-free baby”: pregnant and breastfeeding mothers’ perceptions of Viral load testing and suppression in HIV care in southwestern Uganda
“I desire to have an HIV-free baby”: pregnant and breastfeeding mothers’ perceptions of Viral load testing and suppression in HIV care in southwestern Uganda Open
The understanding and interpretation of viral suppression among pregnant and breastfeeding mothers living with HIV provides a basis for adopting behaviors leading to prevention of vertical transmission of HIV. Health care workers can suppo…
View article: Linking belief in a just world and psychological capital to psychological basic needs satisfaction and mental health of young adults living with HIV: A comparative analysis
Linking belief in a just world and psychological capital to psychological basic needs satisfaction and mental health of young adults living with HIV: A comparative analysis Open
People living with HIV (PWH) have higher risks for negative experiences and emotions such as discrimination, self-blame, and denial, which make them vulnerable to mental health problems. Those living with HIV and are in the developmental s…
View article: Use and non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy among Refugee HIV positive pregnant mothers aged 18–49 years in Kyangwali refugee camp, Western Uganda
Use and non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy among Refugee HIV positive pregnant mothers aged 18–49 years in Kyangwali refugee camp, Western Uganda Open
View article: Self-testing knowledge and beliefs on HIV self-testing use in central Uganda
Self-testing knowledge and beliefs on HIV self-testing use in central Uganda Open
The government of Uganda and its implementing partners have made significant investments in HIV self-testing (HST) services to reduce clinic-related barriers to HIV testing. However, although HSTs have been around for a reasonable time, th…
View article: Structures and Available Processes to Support Perinatal Care in District Hospitals of Western Uganda
Structures and Available Processes to Support Perinatal Care in District Hospitals of Western Uganda Open
Background: To emphasize the essence of high-quality care in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity, the World Health Organization (WHO) developed standards to support planners.This study describes the structures and care p…
View article: Characterising People who inject drugs, and association with HIV infection: A Situation Analysis in Kampala city, Uganda
Characterising People who inject drugs, and association with HIV infection: A Situation Analysis in Kampala city, Uganda Open
Background Uganda has implemented targeted interventions to address the rising burden of injection drug use, yet barriers persist in reaching persons who inject drugs (PWID). This study describes the characteristics of people who inject dr…
View article: HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake, retention and adherence among female sex workers in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake, retention and adherence among female sex workers in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review Open
Objective To evaluate oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake, retention and adherence among female sex workers (FSWs) receiving care through community and facility delivery models in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Design Systematic review …
View article: Acceptance of assisted partner notification among HIV-positive adults with severe mental illness at a national referral hospital in Uganda: a cross-sectional study
Acceptance of assisted partner notification among HIV-positive adults with severe mental illness at a national referral hospital in Uganda: a cross-sectional study Open
Background HIV mostly affects people with severe mental illnesses (SMIs) than the general population. In 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) introduced assisted partner notification (APN) as a strategy to increase HIV testing. Althou…
View article: Use and non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy among Refugee HIV positive pregnant mothers aged 18-49 years in Kyangwali Refugee Camp, Western Uganda.
Use and non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy among Refugee HIV positive pregnant mothers aged 18-49 years in Kyangwali Refugee Camp, Western Uganda. Open
View article: Perinatal care and its association with perinatal death among women attending care in three district hospitals of western Uganda
Perinatal care and its association with perinatal death among women attending care in three district hospitals of western Uganda Open
Background Provision of effective care to all women and newborns during the perinatal period is a viable strategy for achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 3 targets on reducing maternal and neonatal mortality. This study examined per…
View article: Health provider perspectives of Village Health Team-delivered oral HIV self-testing among men in Central Uganda: a qualitative evaluation using RE-AIM framework
Health provider perspectives of Village Health Team-delivered oral HIV self-testing among men in Central Uganda: a qualitative evaluation using RE-AIM framework Open
View article: Self-testing knowledge and beliefs on HIV self-testing use in central Uganda
Self-testing knowledge and beliefs on HIV self-testing use in central Uganda Open
The government of Uganda and its implementing partners have made significant investments in HIV self-testing (HST) services to reduce clinic-related barriers to HIV testing. However, although HSTs have been around for a reasonable time, th…
View article: Socio-demographic and clinical characteristics associated with retention in care among adults living with HIV and severe mental illness and reasons for loss to follow-up in Uganda: a mixed-methods study
Socio-demographic and clinical characteristics associated with retention in care among adults living with HIV and severe mental illness and reasons for loss to follow-up in Uganda: a mixed-methods study Open
Objective This study aimed to determine the socio-demographic and clinical characteristics associated with retention in care and reasons for loss to follow-up (LTFU) among people living with HIV (PLWH) with a known diagnosis of severe ment…
View article: HIV viral load suppression among people with mental disorders at two urban HIV clinics in Uganda: a parallel convergent mixed methods study using the social ecological model
HIV viral load suppression among people with mental disorders at two urban HIV clinics in Uganda: a parallel convergent mixed methods study using the social ecological model Open
Background Uganda adopted and implemented the Universal Test and Treat (UTT) guidelines in 2017, which require HIV-infected persons to be initiated on antiretroviral therapy (ART) at any CD4 + cell count, and to be routinely monitored for …
View article: Uptake of assisted partner notification among HIV-positive adults with severe mental illness at a national referral hospital in Uganda: A cross-sectional study
Uptake of assisted partner notification among HIV-positive adults with severe mental illness at a national referral hospital in Uganda: A cross-sectional study Open
Background : HIV more negatively affects people with severe mental illnesses (SMIs) than the general population. In 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) introduced assisted partner notification (APN) as a strategy to increase HIV test…
View article: Effect of the COVID-19 lockdown on the HIV care continuum in Southwestern Uganda: A time series analysis
Effect of the COVID-19 lockdown on the HIV care continuum in Southwestern Uganda: A time series analysis Open
Introduction In Uganda, COVID-19 lockdown policies curbed the spread of SARS-CoV-2, but their effect on HIV care is poorly understood. Objectives We examined the effects of COVID-19 lockdown policies on ART initiation, missed visits, and v…
View article: Village health team-delivered oral HIV self-testing increases linkage-to-care and antiretroviral-therapy initiation among men in Uganda
Village health team-delivered oral HIV self-testing increases linkage-to-care and antiretroviral-therapy initiation among men in Uganda Open
Targeted strategies are central to increasing HIV-status awareness and progress on the care cascade among men. We implemented Village-Health-Team (VHT)-delivered HIV self-testing (HIVST) among men in a peri-urban Ugandan district and asses…
View article: Uptake and perceptions of oral HIV self-testing delivered by village health teams among men in Central Uganda: A concurrent parallel mixed methods analysis
Uptake and perceptions of oral HIV self-testing delivered by village health teams among men in Central Uganda: A concurrent parallel mixed methods analysis Open
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends HIV self-testing (HIVST) to increase access to and utilization of HIV services among underserved populations. We assessed the uptake and perceptions of oral HIVST delivered by Village Health T…
View article: Factors associated with willingness to take Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) among high-risk adolescent boys and young men in Masese fishing community, Uganda
Factors associated with willingness to take Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) among high-risk adolescent boys and young men in Masese fishing community, Uganda Open
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is a known HIV prevention strategy for high-risk populations however, some high-risk communities have not yet fully embraced it. We sought to determine willingness to take PrEP and the associated factors amo…
View article: Isoniazid preventive therapy adherence among HIV positive soldiers on antiretroviral therapy in Uganda
Isoniazid preventive therapy adherence among HIV positive soldiers on antiretroviral therapy in Uganda Open
Background Uganda has a heavy double burden of tuberculosis (TB) and currently ranks among the seven highest TB affected countries globally. World Health Organization (WHO) recommends isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) for the treatment of…