Public knowledge and attitudes toward HIV/AIDS and antiretroviral therapy in Kabarole district, western Uganda

Background: Globally, HIV/AIDS continues to rise among adolescents. Ugandan studies have examined knowledge and attitudes regarding HIV/AIDS among adult populations. This study specifically paid attention to this particular age group of adolescents 12-19 years. Aim: To explore HIV knowledge and attitudes among adolescents attending secondary schools Mbarara Uganda. Methods: A qualitative descriptive study was conducted in three secondary schools in South Western Uganda. Forty eight (48) adolescents with age range between 12-19 years were purposively recruited in the study. Data were collected from six focus groups and analyzed thematically. Ethical approval received from MUST (#05/10-17) and UNSCT (#SS4535) review committees. Results: Four themes emerged: Knowledge about HIV, sources of information, attitudes towards persons with HIV and prevention strategies. Most adolescents had the basic knowledge of HIV from multiple sources like social media, health workers, peers, and parents. Their attitudes toward individuals with HIV included compassion, shock, and uneasiness. Par- ticipants suggested prevention programs to be implemented in the schools emphasizing HIV education, life skills, sex edu- cation and the formation of peer groups. Conclusions: The findings showed that most participants had knowledge about HIV and how it can be prevented however few had knowledge gap thinking that HIV does not exist. Keywords: Adolescents; attitudes; knowledge; HIV/AIDS; prevention.

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Changes in public knowledge and attitudes to HIV/AIDS in Wales, 1987 to 1992

AIDS Care ◽

10.1080/09540129408258656 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 413-421 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

C. Roberts ◽

V. Blakey ◽

C. Smith

Keyword(s):

Public Knowledge ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

Hiv Aids

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Development and Validation of a Prognostic Nomogram for HIV/AIDS Patients Who Underwent Antiretroviral Therapy: Data from a China Population-Based Cohort

SSRN Electronic Journal ◽

10.2139/ssrn.3444387 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Xiang Qing Hou ◽

Dayong Wang ◽

Jingjing Zuo ◽

Jushuang Li ◽

Tao Wang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Antiretroviral Therapy ◽

Population Based ◽

Aids Patients ◽

Development And Validation ◽

Hiv Aids

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Dukungan sosial dan kualitas hidup orang dengan HIV/AIDS

Berita Kedokteran Masyarakat ◽

10.22146/bkm.12563 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 33 (3) ◽

pp. 147

Author(s):

Mardia Mardia ◽

Riris Andono Ahmad ◽

Bambang Sigit Riyanto

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Support ◽

Antiretroviral Therapy ◽

Social Life ◽

Opportunistic Infections ◽

People Living With Hiv ◽

Hiv Diagnosis ◽

Criteria For Diagnosis ◽

Hiv Aids

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the quality of life among people living with HIV/AIDS based on the criteria for diagnosis and other factors.Methods: This study was conducted in the VCT clinic hospital of Dr. Moewardi. The population was HIV-positive patients with antiretroviral therapy. Data collection conducted through medical records and interview to patients. Results: Out of a total of 89 respondents, 66.29% were males and 71.91% were aged between 26-45 years. We found significant correlations for diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, opportunistic infections, time since HIV diagnosis, duration of ARV therapy, social support, modes of transport, sex, age, and marital status with the quality of life. Multivariate analysis obtained by each variable showed the strongest association with the quality of life was time since diagnosis, social support and duration of ARV therapy. Conclusion: The quality of life was better for those who have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS ≥ 32 months, with social support, and who have been undergoing antiretroviral therapy ≥ 29 months. Improved counseling in the early days of ARV therapy is necessary to always maintain the treatment and provide support for their social life.

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What Are Pediatricians' Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Patients with HIV/AIDS?

Pediatric Research ◽

10.1203/00006450-199904020-00468 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 45 (4, Part 2 of 2) ◽

pp. 78A-78A

Author(s):

Cynthia J Stolman ◽

George D McSherry ◽

Stanley Von Hagen ◽

Susan G Mautone

Keyword(s):

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

Hiv Aids

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Care and support for youth living with HIV/AIDS in secondary schools: perspectives of school stakeholders in western Uganda

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-020-10143-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Emmanuel Kimera ◽

Sofie Vindevogel ◽

Didier Reynaert ◽

Anne-Mie Engelen ◽

Kintu Mugenyi Justice ◽

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Keyword(s):

Secondary Schools ◽

Qualitative Inquiry ◽

Resource Limited ◽

Care And Support ◽

Gradual Process ◽

Youth Living With Hiv ◽

Living With Hiv ◽

Western Uganda ◽

Hiv Aids ◽

School Stakeholders

Abstract Background Although schools have been identified as significant settings in the response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic, limited research is available on how they can accommodate Youth Living with HIV/AIDS (YLWHA), especially in resource limited countries. In this study, we explored strategies by school stakeholders (school staff, parents/caretakers, and students) in western Uganda to care for and support YLWHA in their schools. Methods The article utilizes data collected between May and October, 2019 from a qualitative inquiry based on focus group discussions and interviews with 88 school stakeholders purposively selected from 3 secondary schools in western Uganda. Textual data was analyzed thematically involving both inductive and deductive coding. Results We identified 7 overarching interrelated themes in which participants reported strategies to care for and support YLWHA: counselling and guidance; social support networks and linkages; knowledge and skills; anti-stigma and anti-discrimination measures; disclosure of HIV status; treatment and management of HIV/AIDS; and affirmative actions for YLWHA. Stakeholders’ strategies often differed regarding what was considered appropriate, the approach and who to take lead in supporting YLWHA. Conclusions Despite the limited care and support strategies specific for YLWHA currently available in schools, our study points to optimism and high potential given stakeholders’ identified avenues for improvement. We posit that promoting HIV/AIDS-care and support in schools is a gradual process requiring each school to develop a strong knowledge base about HIV/AIDS and support needs of YLWHA, develop a coherent and school-wide approach, and collaborate extensively with external stakeholders who are significant in supporting YLWHA.

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Predictors of glucose metabolism and blood pressure among Ethiopian individuals with HIV/AIDS after one‐year antiretroviral therapy

Tropical Medicine & International Health ◽

10.1111/tmi.13544 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Hiwot Amare ◽

Mette F. Olsen ◽

Henrik Friis ◽

Åse B. Andersen ◽

Alemseged Abdissa ◽

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Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Antiretroviral Therapy ◽

Glucose Metabolism ◽

One Year ◽

Hiv Aids

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Assessing antiretroviral therapy success in HIV/AIDS morbidity and mortality trends in Brazil, 1990–2017: an interrupted time series study

International Journal of STD & AIDS ◽

10.1177/0956462420952989 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 095646242095298

Author(s):

Augusto Cesar Lara de Sousa ◽

Tatiana de Araujo Eleuterio ◽

José Victor Afonso Coutinho ◽

Raphael Mendonça Guimarães

Keyword(s):

Time Series ◽

Antiretroviral Therapy ◽

Burden Of Disease ◽

Interrupted Time Series ◽

People Living With Hiv ◽

Disability Adjusted Life Years ◽

Disability Adjusted Life ◽

Life Years ◽

The Impact ◽

Hiv Aids

To describe the trends of HIV/AIDS metrics related to the burden of disease for Brazil between 1990 and 2017 we conducted a timeseries analysis for HIV/AIDS indicators by extracting data from the Global Burden of Disease study. We calculated traditional prevalence, incidence and mortality rates, the number of years lost by HIV-related deaths (YLL) and disability (YLD), and disability-adjusted life years (DALY). We estimated time series models and assessed the impact of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) on the same indicators. In the set of disability-adjusted life years (DALY), the highest weight of its magnitude was due to YLL. There was a decline, especially after 1996, of DALY, mortality and YLL for HIV/AIDS. However, YLD, incidence, and prevalence increased over the same period. Also, the analysis of interrupted time series showed that the introduction of HAART into health policy had a significant impact on indicators, especially for DALY and YLL. We need to assess the quality of life of people living with HIV, especially among older adults. In addition, we need to focus on primary prevention, emphasizing methods to avoid infection and public policies should reflect this.

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