Journal of Infectious Diseases & Preventive Medicine
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Tumwesigye N

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• Research Article
  Adolescent HIV Care and Treatment in Uganda: Care Models, Best Practices and Innovations to Improve Services
  Author(s): Asire B, Nabukeera-Barungi N, Elyanu P, Katureebe C, Lukabwe I, Namusoke E, Musinguzi J, Tumwesigye N and Atuyambe L Asire B, Nabukeera-Barungi N, Elyanu P, Katureebe C, Lukabwe I, Namusoke E, Musinguzi J, Tumwesigye N and Atuyambe L
  
  Background: The number of adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) in Uganda is growing. Improving access to HIV services among this population requires a lot of innovation. This study describes service delivery models and innovations to improve access to HIV care and treatment services by adolescents in Uganda. Methods: It was a mixed methods study in which the qualitative aspects included in-depth interviews, Focus Group Discussions and Key Informant Interviews with adolescents and various stakeholders. Quantitative data was obtained by a cross-sectional design using a questionnaire for 30 health facilities from 10 representative districts of Uganda. Results: The integrated HIV clinic model was used by 63% (19/30) of the facilities. The most preferred “Stand alone Adolescent HIV clinics” were present in on.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-8731.1000150

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