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Treatment as long-term prevention: sustained reduction in HIV sexual transmission risk with use of antiretroviral therapy in rural Uganda
(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 ...
ABC for people with HIV: responses to sexual behaviour recommendations among people receiving antiretroviral therapy in Jinja, Uganda
(Taylor & Francis, 2011)
People living with HIV who are taking antiretroviral therapy (ART) are increasingly
involved in ‘positive prevention’ initiatives. These are generally oriented to promoting
abstinence, ‘being faithful’ (partner reduction) ...
Substance use and its effect on antiretroviral treatment adherence among male fisherfolk living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda
(PloS one, 2019)
Fisherfolk are a most-at-risk population for HIV being prioritized for the scale up of HIV treatment in Uganda. Heavy alcohol use and potential drug use may be a major barrier to treatment adherence for men in this setting. ...
Tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus co-infections and their predictors at a hospital-based HIV/AIDS clinic in Uganda
(The International journal of tuberculosis and lung disease, 2010)
To evaluate the burden of TB-HIV (tuberculosis-human immunodeficiency virus) co-infections and their predictors in an urban hospital-based HIV programme. DESIGN: Prospective observational study. METHODS: Clinicians screened ...
The Framing and Fashioning of Therapeutic Citizenship Among People Living With HIV Taking Antiretroviral Therapy in Uganda
(Sage, 2016)
In this article, we examine how people living with HIV (PLWH) were able to reconceptualize or “reframe” their
understanding of HIV and enhance their capacity to self-manage the condition. Two in-depth interviews were ...
Prevalence of latent rheumatic heart disease among HIV-infected children in Kampala, Uganda
(Journal of acquired immune deficiency syndromes, 2016)
Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) remains highly prevalent in resource-constrained settings around the world, including countries with high rates of HIV/AIDS. Although both are immune-mediated diseases, it is unknown whether ...
The Relationship between Access to Mass Media and HIV/AIDS Related Knowledge, Beliefs and Behaviours in Kenya
(Psychology, 2014)
We scrutinized the association between access to mass media and HIV/AIDS related knowledge,
beliefs and behaviours in Kenya. Methods: Data on a representative sample of Kenyan
women between 15 - 30 years of age (n = 3909) ...
Meaningful involvement of people living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda through linkages between network groups and health facilities: An evaluation study
(Psychology, health & medicine, 2012)
While community-based groups are able to provide vital support to people living
with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV), their organizational and technical capacities are limited,
and they frequently operate in isolation from PLHIV groups. ...
Unhealthy Alcohol Use is Associated with Monocyte Activation Prior to Starting Anti-Retroviral Therapy
(Clinical and Experimental Research, 2015)
Alcohol use may accelerate HIV disease progression, but the plausible biological mechanisms have not been clearly elucidated.
HIV-positive persons who were not on anti-retroviral therapy (ART) completed the baseline ...
Can we increase male involvement in AIDS treatment?
(2010)
In Uganda, men and boys are diffi cult
to enrol in testing and treatment, and
have increased mortality compared
with women and girls. 5 Ad hoc HIV-
positive men’s groups reach out to other
men to increase testing and ...