Characterising People who inject drugs, and association with HIV infection: A Situation Analysis in Kampala city, Uganda.
Peter MudiopeBradley MathersJoanita NangendoMutyaba SamuelByamah Brian MutambaStella AlamoNicholus NanyenyaFredrick MakumbiMiriam Laker-OkettaRhoda WanyenzePublished in: medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences (2024)
Our study provides a comprehensive insight into the socio-demographic, mental, physical health, and HIV risk behavoir of PWID in Kampala, Uganda. The findings indicate significant vulnerabilities to injecting drug use, mental disorders, and high-risk behaviors that predispose this population to HIV infection. Despite a low HIV prevalence compared to previous estimates, the interplay between drug use, risky injecting practices, and sexual behaviors suggests an urgent need for targeted interventions to address these intertwined challenges.
Keyphrases
- antiretroviral therapy
- hiv infected
- mental health
- hiv positive
- human immunodeficiency virus
- hiv aids
- healthcare
- hiv testing
- physical activity
- hepatitis c virus
- public health
- primary care
- men who have sex with men
- risk factors
- cancer therapy
- south africa
- risk assessment
- health promotion
- social media
- data analysis
- alcohol consumption