Browsing School of Public Health (Public-Health) Collections by Subject "Isoniazid preventive therapy"
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Isoniazid preventive therapy completion and factors associated with non-completion among patients on antiretroviral therapy at Kisenyi Health Centre IV, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-08)Introduction: Isoniazid preventive therapy is given to people living with HIV to reduce the risk of active tuberculosis. However, treatment completion remains sub-optimal among those that are initiated. This study aimed ... -
Uptake and Predictors of Isoniazid preventive therapy among child contacts of adults with Bacteriologically confirmed Tuberculosis in Moroto District
(Makerere University, 2023-01-16)Background: More than 10% of tuberculosis (TB) cases are pediatric and have a relatively higher risk of severe TB morbidity and mortality. TB infections in children can be prevented by Isoniazid Preventive Therapy (IPT) ... -
Uptake of isoniazid preventive therapy and associated factors among eligible people living with HIV/AIDS in care at health facilities in Tororo District
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction and Background: Uganda adopted the strategy of uptake of IPT among PLWHA. The aim of this was to reduce the risk of acquiring active TB among patients with latent TB infections. Despite various interventions, ...