Understanding the persistence of vertical (stand-alone) HIV clinics in the health system in Uganda: a qualitative synthesis of patient and provider perspectives

Understanding the persistence of vertical (stand-alone) HIV clinics in the health system in Uganda: a qualitative synthesis of patient and provider perspectives

Abstract Background Although there is mounting evidence and policy guidance urging the integration of HIV services into general health systems in countries with a high HIV burden, vertical (stand-alone) HIV clinics are still common in Uganda. We sought to describe the specific contexts underpinning...

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Main Authors: Henry Zakumumpa, Joseph Rujumba, Japheth Kwiringira, Jepchirchir Kiplagat, Edith Namulema, Alex Muganzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Health systems
Service delivery
HIV
Implementation research
Antiretroviral therapy
Integration
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-018-3500-4

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