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ArticleHIV/AIDS (Auckland, N.Z.)2023

Factors Influencing the Status of Adherence to Second Clinic Visit Among Clients Newly Diagnosed with HIV in Northern Uganda: A Mixed-Methods Study.

Mary Gorreth Nakate, Bernard Omech, Catherine Kwagala, Irene Gimbo, Augustine Bulitya, Julius Kyeswa, Enoch Katwere, Amir Kabunga, Samson Udho

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Mary Gorreth NakateDepartment of Community Health, Faculty of Public Health, Lira University, Lira, Uganda.
Bernard OmechDepartment of Community Health, Faculty of Public Health, Lira University, Lira, Uganda.ORCID 0000-0002-3087-736X
Catherine KwagalaDepartment of Community Health, Faculty of Public Health, Lira University, Lira, Uganda.
Irene GimboDepartment of Community Health, Faculty of Public Health, Lira University, Lira, Uganda.
Augustine BulityaDepartment of Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, Lira University, Lira, Uganda.
Julius KyeswaDepartment of Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, Lira University, Lira, Uganda.
Enoch KatwereDepartment of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Lira University, Lira, Uganda.
Amir KabungaDepartment of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Lira University, Lira, Uganda.ORCID 0000-0002-0481-2220
Samson UdhoDepartment of Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, Lira University, Lira, Uganda.ORCID 0000-0001-6723-5048

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Health-professional Education Partnership Initiative - Transforming Ugandan Institutions Training Against HIV/AIDS (HEPI-TUITAH)R25TW011210 · FIC · MBARARA UNIVERSITY/SCIENCE/ TECHNOLOGY · PI OBUA, CELESTINO · 2018 to 2022
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FIC NIH HHS R25 TW011210
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Abstract

Background: The "test-and-treat" policy may adversely affect adherence to clinic visits of clients newly diagnosed with HIV due to unpreparedness to commence treatment. However, few studies have examined the factors influencing the status of adherence to second clinic visit among clients newly diagnosed with HIV. We examined the factors influencing the status of adherence to second clinic visit among clients newly diagnosed with HIV in Apac District, northern Uganda. Methods: This was a mixed-methods study conducted among 292 systematically sampled clients newly diagnosed with HIV for the survey and 15 purposively sampled clients for the in-depth interview from July to August 2020. Quantitative data were collected using a structured questionnaire, while qualitative data were collected using an interview guide. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively while qualitative data were analyzed thematically. Results: The mean age of the study participants were 39.5±11 years and their age ranged from 18 to 72 years. Close to three-quarters of study participants adhered to their second clinic visit 74% (214/292). Factors that influenced participants' adherence to the second clinic visit were the adequate HIV pre/post-test counseling positive attitude of clients towards HIV-positive diagnosis, family support, and long waiting time. Conclusion: More than two-thirds of clients newly diagnosed with HIV in Apac District, northern Uganda adhered to their second clinic visit. HIV/AIDS service providers should strengthen HIV pre/post-test counselling, social support systems for persons living with HIV/AIDS, and reduce clients' waiting time to improve adherence to second clinic visit among clients newly diagnosed with HIV.

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adherenceclinicfactorsHIV/AIDStreatment

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PMID37033889
PMCPMC10075261

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