ArticleBMC health services research2023
Feasibility and acceptability of integrating hepatitis B care into routine HIV services: a qualitative study among health care providers and patients in West Nile region, Uganda.
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- A systematic review on health systems integrated approach towards elimination of HIV, syphilis and viral hepatitis as public health threats in sub-Saharan Africa.The Pan African medical journal · 2026Pooled it
- Acceptability, feasibility and appropriateness of integrating HPV self-sampling for cervical cancer screening into voluntary family planning services in Malawi.BMC public health · 2025Trial
- Experiences of Integration of HIV, Hepatitis, and Sexually Transmitted Infection Services Across Different Countries Worldwide: A Scoping Review.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Why does hepatitis B remain underprioritized? A view through lived experience.World journal of methodology · 2026Review
- Integration of HIV, Hepatitis B, and C, and sexually transmitted infections services: A scoping review of the benefits and challenges.PloS one · 2026Article
- Barriers and facilitators of integrated hepatitis B, C, and HIV screening among pregnant mothers and newborns attending maternal and newborn clinics in Koboko District, Uganda: a qualitative inquiry of providers' perspective.BMC infectious diseases · 2025Article
- "It would be better for those of us who have the disease not to be ashamed": Insights from people living with chronic hepatitis B virus infection and healthcare workers providing HBV care in Kilifi, Kenya.PLOS global public health · 2025Article
- Embedding viral hepatitis into primary healthcare: results of a strategic landscape analysis in Vietnam and the Philippines.The Lancet regional health. Western Pacific · 2024Review
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Abstract
backgroundDespite facing a dual burden of HBV and HIV, Africa lacks experience in offering integrated care for HIV and HBV. To contextualize individual and group-level feasibility and acceptability of an integrated HIV/HBV care model, we explored perspectives of health care providers and care recipients on feasibility and acceptability of integration.
methodsIn two regional hospitals of West Nile region, we performed a demonstration project to assess feasibility and acceptability of merging the care of HBV-monoinfected patients with existing HIV care system. Using interviews with health care providers as key informants, and 6 focus groups discussions with 3 groups of patients, we explored feasibility [(i)whether integration is perceived to fit within the existing healthcare infrastructure, (ii) perceived ease of implementation of HIV/HBV integrated care, and (iii) perceived sustainability of integration] and acceptability [whether the HIV/HBV care model is perceived as (i) suitable, (ii) satisfying and attractive (iii) there is perceived demand, need and intention to recommend its use]. We audio-recorded the interviews and data was analysed using framework analysis.
resultsThe following themes emerged from the data (i) integrating HBV into HIV care is perceived to be feasible, fit and beneficial, after making requisite adjustments (ii) integration is acceptable due to the need for both free treatment and anticipated collaboration between HIV and HBV clients in terms of peer-support (iii) there are concerns about the likely rise in stigma and the lack of community awareness about integrated care.
conclusionThe integrated HIV/HBV care model is feasible and acceptable among both providers and recipients. Necessary adjustments to the existing care system, including training, for community sensitization on the reasons and significance of integration are required.
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