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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. ...
Dietary Micronutrients and Gender, Body Mass Index and Viral Suppression Among HIV-Infected Patients in Kampala, Uganda
(International Journal of Maternal and Child Health and AIDS, 2020)
HIV/AIDS is a hallmark of immune suppression. Micronutrient deficiencies in diet and
recurrent opportunistic infections play major roles in the lives of people living with HIV. Although benefits
of providing adequate ...
Barriers to access and utilisation of HIV/STIs prevention and care services among transwomen sex workers in the greater Kampala metropolitan area, Uganda
(BMC infectious diseases, 2020)
Trans-women sex workers bear the greatest brunt of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STI). Trans-women are 49 times more at risk of HIV infections compared to the general population. However, they remain ...
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. ...
The Dynamic Relationship Between Social Support and HIV-Related Stigma in Rural Uganda
(Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 2014)
Cross-sectional studies show that human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) stigma is negatively correlated with social support.
Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the bidirectional relationship between social support ...
Reasons for Disclosure of HIV Status by People Living with HIV/AIDS and in HIV Care in Uganda: An Exploratory Study
(AIDS patient care and STDs, 2010)
Most studies of HIV disclosure in Africa have focused on disclosure to spouses and sexual partners, and particularly among women. Few have examined disclosure to family, friends, and others. Understanding the reasons for ...
A qualitative study on alcohol consumption and HIV treatment adherence among men living with HIV in Ugandan fishing communities
(AIDS care, 2019)
Ugandan fishing communities are dually burdened with high rates of HIV and alcohol use. This qualitative study explores context and motivation of alcohol consumption, and alcohol’s effect on antiretroviral treatment (ART) ...
HIV viral suppression and geospatial patterns of HIV antiretroviral therapy treatment facility use in Rakai, Uganda
(AIDS (London, England), 2018)
To assess geospatial patterns of HIV antiretroviral therapy (ART) treatment facility use and whether they were impacted by viral load (VL) suppression.
Methods—We extracted data on the location and type of care services ...