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Transition to adult care: Exploring factors associated with transition readiness among adolescents and young people in adolescent ART clinics in Uganda.

Scovia Nalugo MbalindaSabrina Bakeera-KitakaDerrick Amooti LusotaPhilippa MusokeMathew NyashanuDan Kabonge Kaye
Published in: PloS one (2021)
The perceived readiness to transition care among young adults was low. A series of individual, social and health system and services factors may determine successful transition readiness among adolescents in Uganda. Transition readiness may be enhanced by strengthening the implementation of age-appropriate and individualized case management transition at all sites while creating supportive family, peer, and healthcare environments.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • young adults
  • primary care
  • mental health
  • palliative care
  • quality improvement
  • pain management
  • affordable care act