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Evolution of Anemia Types During Antiretroviral Therapy—Implications for Treatment Outcomes and Quality of Life Among HIV-Infected Adults

Ezeamama, Amara E.; Sikorskii, Alla; Bajwa, Ramanpreet K.; Tuke, Robert; Kyeyune, Rachel B.; Fenton, Jenifer I.; Guwatudde, David; Fawzi, WafaieW. (Nutrients, 2019)

This study examined whether the type of anemia in persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) changed from the beginning of highly antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and had implications for treatment outcomes and quality of life ...

Factors associated with long-term antiretroviral therapy attrition among adolescents in rural Uganda: a retrospective study

Okoboi, Stephen; Ssali, Livingstone; Yansaneh, Aisha I.; Bakanda, Celestin; Birungi, Josephine; Nantume, Sophie; Lyavala Okullu, Joanne; Sharp, Alana R.; Moore, David M.; Kalibala, Samuel (Journal of the International AIDS Society, 2016)

As access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) increases, the success of treatment programmes depends on ensuring high patient retention in HIV care. We examined retention and attrition among adolescents in ART programmes ...

Treatment as long-term prevention: sustained reduction in HIV sexual transmission risk with use of antiretroviral therapy in rural Uganda

Siedner, Mark J.; Musinguzi, Nicholas; Tsai, Alexander C.; Muzoora, Conrad; Kembabazi, Annet; Weiser, Sheri D.; Bennett, John; Hunt, Peter W.; Martin, Jeffrey N.; Haberer, Jessica E.; Bangsberg, David R. (AIDS (London, England), 2014)

Suppressive antiretroviral therapy (ART) substantially decreases HIV transmission in clinical research settings. We sought to measure the frequency and correlates of periods of transmission risk among individuals taking ...

Hepatitis B incidence and prevention with antiretroviral therapy among HIV positive individuals in Rakai, Uganda

Seremba, E.; Ssempijja, V.; Kalibbala, S.; Gray, R. H.; Wawer, M. J.; Nalugoda, F.; Casper, C.; Phipps, W.; Ocama, P.; Serwadda, D.; Thomas, D. L.; Reynolds, S. J. (AIDS (London, England), 2017)

Antiretroviral therapy (ART) may interfere with replication of hepatitis B (HBV) raising the hypothesis that HBV infection might be prevented by ART. We investigated the incidence and risk factors associated with HBV among ...

ART adherence and viral suppression are high among most non-pregnant individuals with early-stage, asymptomatic HIV infection: an observational study from Uganda and South Africa

Haberer, Jessica E.; Bwana, Bosco M.; Orrell, Catherine; Asiimwe, Stephen; Amanyire, Gideon; Musinguzi, Nicholas; Siedner, Mark J.; Matthews, Lynn T.; Tsai, Alexander C.; Katz, Ingrid T.; Bell, Kathleen; Kembabazi, Annet; Mugisha, Stephen; Kibirige, Victoria; Cross, Anna; Kelly, Nicola; Hedt-Gauthier, Bethany; Bangsberg, David R. (Journal of the International AIDS Society, 2019)

The success of universal antiretroviral therapy (ART) access and aspirations for an AIDS-free generation depend on high adherence in individuals initiating ART during early-stage HIV infection; however, adherence may be ...

Adherence to antiretroviral therapy in children attending Mulago Hospital, Kampala

Nabukeera-Barungi, Nicolette; Kalyesubula, Israel; Kekitiinwa, Addy; Byakika-Tusiime, Jayne; Musoke, Philippa (Annals of tropical Paediatrics, 2007)

Background: Non-adherence reduces the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy in children attending the paediatric HIV/AIDS clinic at Mulago Hospital, Kampala. Aim: To determine the levels of adherence to HAART and ...

Growth in HIV-infected children receiving antiretroviral therapy at a pediatric infectious diseases clinic in Uganda

Fowler, G. Mary (Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., 2008)

Antiretroviral therapy (ART) improves growth and survival of HIV-infected individuals. We designed a retrospective cohort study to assess clinical factors associated with growth in HIV-infected children on ART in Uganda ...

Sustaining social support for lifelong HIV treatment: Practices of patients on antiretroviral therapy in Uganda

Nanfuka, Esther K.; Kyaddondo, David; Ssali, Sarah N.; Asingwire, Narathius (International Scholars Journals, 2019)

Social support is recognized as a critical resource in promoting adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) in resource-poor settings. However, supporter burn-out and stigma may constrain access to social support in the ...

Existing capacity to manage pharmaceuticals and related commodities in East Africa: an assessment with specific reference to antiretroviral therapy

Waako, Paul J.; Odoi-adome, Richard; Obua, Celestino; Owino, Erisa; Tumwikirize, Winnie; Ogwal-okeng, Jasper; Anokbonggo, Willy W.; Matowe, Lloyd; Aupont, Onesky (Human resources for health, 2009)

East African countries have in the recent past experienced a tremendous increase in the volume of antiretroviral drugs. Capacity to manage these medicines in the region remains limited. Makerere University, with technical ...

Association of aging and survival in a large HIV-infected cohort on antiretroviral therapy

Bakanda, Celestin; Birungi, Josephine; Mwesigwa, Robert; Ford, Nathan; Cooper, Curtis L.; Au-Yeung, Christopher; Chan, Keith; Nachega, Jean B.; Woode, Evan; Hogg, Robert S.; Dybulg, Mark; Mills, Edward J. (Aids, 2011)

To examine if there is a significant difference in survival between elderly (>50 years) and nonelderly adult patients receiving combination antiretroviral therapy in Uganda between 2004 and 2010. Design: Prospective ...

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