2025
Harnessing HIV clinics to deliver integrated hypertension care for People living with HIV in Uganda: A formative mixed methods study
Semitala F, Ayebare F, Kiggundu J, Kiwala C, Senfuma J, Mutungi G, Ssinabulya I, Kayima J, Muddu M, Spiegelman D, Schwartz J, Longenecker C, Katahoire A. Harnessing HIV clinics to deliver integrated hypertension care for People living with HIV in Uganda: A formative mixed methods study. PLOS Global Public Health 2025, 5: e0004701. PMID: 40465676, PMCID: PMC12136366, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0004701.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFragmented care deliveryHypertension careQualitative dataHIV clinicSub-Saharan AfricaCare deliveryConsolidated Framework for Implementation ResearchAnalyzed qualitative dataQualitative interviewsInterruptions due to side effectsSub-SaharanHIV servicesBlood pressureHealthcare accessNon-communicable diseasesMixed methods studyUgandaPeri-urban UgandaChronic careSystolic blood pressureHIV careImplementation researchPocket costsMedication accessAnalyzed quantitative data
2020
Socio-demographic characteristics and risk factors for HIV transmission in female bar workers in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic literature review
Dambach P, Mahenge B, Mashasi I, Muya A, Barnhart DA, Bärnighausen TW, Spiegelman D, Harling G. Socio-demographic characteristics and risk factors for HIV transmission in female bar workers in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic literature review. BMC Public Health 2020, 20: 697. PMID: 32414352, PMCID: PMC7227324, DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-08838-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransactional sexSocio-demographic characteristicsFemale bar workersRisk factorsUnskilled womenSocial marginalizationSex workBar workersSaharan AfricaEconomic needsLow wagesHIV transmissionFinancial independenceSocietal levelHIV risk awarenessSex workersQualitative dataBar workSocial stigmatizationHIV prevention interventionsStructural interventionsLess considerationVulnerable populationsWorkersPeer pressure
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