Browsing School of Statistics and Planning (SSP) Collection by Subject "HIV/AIDS"
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Analysis of the determinants of maternal mortality in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-11)The study analyzed the determinants of maternal mortality in Uganda using Uganda Demographic and Health Surveys reports and other sources. It was guided by the following objectives; (1) To examine the effects of maternal ... -
Assessment of the Impact of HIV/AIDS Awareness on the Safe Sexual Behavior of Undergraduate Students: A Case Study of Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2019-08-30)The main objective of the study was to determine the impact of HIV/AIDS awareness on the safe sexual behaviour of undergraduate students in Makerere University. A sample survey was carried out using a self-administered ... -
Assessments of factors associated with comprehensive knowledge about HIV prevention among young people (15-24 years): Data: UDHS 2016
(Makerere University, 2021-05)The study assessed factors that are significantly associated with comprehensive knowledge about HIV prevention among young people (15-24years) using UDHS data collected by UBOS in 2016. Data analysis was done at univariate, ... -
Associations of HIV/AIDS knowledge, attitudes and condom use among most-at-risk populations in Namayingo District
(2019-09-24)The purpose of the study was to investigate knowledge levels, risk attitudes towards HIV/AIDS and condom use among the Most-At-Risk Populations (MARPs) in Namayingo district. The study focused on MARPs’ risk attitudes ... -
Causes of early initiation into sexual intercourse among adolescents (15-19) in Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Early sexual initiation is closely related to HIV virus, in most African and Asian countries men and women start to have sex later than women. Until better prevention methods are available, the only way to ensure freedom ... -
Determinant factors affecting adherence to Antiretroviral (ARV) medications among patients living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Uganda. A case study of TASO, Mulago
(Makerere University, 2022-04)This study analyzes factors that influence Adherence to Antiretroviral Medications Among Patients Living with HIV in Uganda. To answer this question, the researcher compared the adherence levels of 290 participants with ... -
Determinants of HIV testing among urban women in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)This study aims to investigate the determinants of HIV testing among urban women in Uganda using categorical data obtained from the Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) system. HIV testing is critical in the prevention and ... -
Determinants of Comprehensive HIV and AIDS Knowledge among Young Women in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-11-14)Globally, HIV is the leading cause of death among young women and the unprotected sex is the main cause of HIV transmission. Lack of accurate and complete knowledge is one of the major causes of increase in the number of ... -
Determinants of HIV testing among young women in rural Uganda: analysis of the 2016 Uganda Demographic and Health Survey
(Makerere University, 2022)Voluntary HIV testing and counseling services is an important determinant of HIV/ AIDS prevention and care strategies. Over the years, HIV testing and counseling services coverage has greatly improved. However, a substantial ... -
Determinants of HIV/AIDS testing among women in Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017-10)Thereafter, the study analyzed data from the Uganda Aids Indicator Surveys data set (UBOS & ICF INC, 2012). The research analyzed the influence of the different independent factors among women in reproductive age groups ... -
Determinants of the willingness to test for HIV/AIDS among university students: a case study of Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022-03)The objective of the study was to assess the factors that determine the willingness to test for HIV among University students. Specifically, I investigated whether age, gender, religion, year of study, place of residence, ... -
Estimating the number of years lost in Masaka District due to the AIDS pandemic : a model-based analysis
(Makerere University, 2022)The study used a model-based analysis (Brass relation model and InDepth model systems) and the 1991 census infant and child mortality estimates to estimate the years of life lost due to AIDS mortality, for Masaka District ... -
Examining the relationship between HIV and cancer: A case study of Uganda Cancer Institute in Mulago
(Makerere University, 2018)The study was intended to examine the relationship between HIV and cancer, case study being the Uganda Cancer Institute. The purpose of the study is to sensitize the public about the risk factors of cancer, the way in which ... -
Factors affecting responsiveness to uptake of HIV and AIDS testing and counselling services amongst women aged 15-49 in West Nile Region, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02-04)HIV/AIDs is the greatest threat surveyed worldwide of all diseases causing viral infections to the human health over the past three decades. Its results into a progressive failure of the immune system thus thriving a ... -
Factors affecting survival of cervical cancer patients: A case study of Uganda Cancer Institute
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with an estimated 12.7 million new cases and 7.6 million deaths in 2008 With over 7 million new cases- often detected at a later stage- and 4.8 ... -
Factors Affecting the Uptake of Voluntary HIV/AIDS Testing and Counseling Services among Women of Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-08-28)There was approximately 37.9 million people worldwide living with HIV/AIDS at the end of 2017 (WHO, 2017). Statistics further show that 25.3 million people have died of HIV-related diseases. To understand factors affecting ... -
Factors associated with knowledge of HIV prevention among adults (15-49) in southern central region, Uganda Data: UDHS 2016
(Makerere University, 2021-01)The present study assesses knowledge about HIV prevention methods and associated factors among adults in Southern Central Region of Uganda using UDHS data collected in 2016. Data analysis was done at both Univariate and ... -
Factors associated with negative attitudes towards PLHIVA: a nationally representative sample
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This research examined how people feel about HIV/AIDS and their reaction towards a person who tested HIV positive. The purpose of the study was to explore factors contributing to stigma associated with HIV/AIDS in Uganda. ... -
Factors influencing accessibility to healthcare amongst HIV/AIDS patients in Palabek refugee settlement and host community.
(Makerere University, 2023-09)In Uganda, the prevalence of HIV/AIDS among adults is 6.7 which corresponds to 1.2 million people aged 15 to 64 years living with HIV/AIDS which makes it second to South Africa where 2363 get infected every week. Approximately ... -
Factors Influencing Consistent Condom Use among Men in Eastern Uganda
(Makerere university, 2019-10-03)The study examines the factors that influence consistent condom use among men in Eastern Uganda using the 2016 UDHS data. The specific objectives of the study were to assess the demographic and socio-economic factors that ...