Journal of Infectious Diseases & Preventive Medicine
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-8731
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2329-8731
+44 1300 500008
Nabukeera-Barungi N
College of Health Sciences,
Uganda
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 LAsire 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