Experiences, challenges, gaps, and strategies for counselling persons presenting with advanced HIV-associated meningitis in Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Advanced HIV disease (AHD) is still a significant problem in Uganda despite the test-and-treat strategy and the increased access to antiretroviral therapy (ART). Meningitis remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in people with AHD. HIV counselling is essential and plays an important role in managing persons with AHD-related meningitis. We sought to describe the experiences and challenges we faced during counselling of these individuals, highlighting the strategies, gaps and how we can fill them.

Methods

First, we describe our experience and major challenges in counselling people with AHD-related meningitis. Second, we describe the strategies we used to overcome each of these challenges. Third, we highlight the health system gaps and recommend solutions.<

SUBMITTER: Sadiq A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11841227 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature