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Maniragaba, Fred, Betty Kwagala, Emmanuel Bizimungu, Stephen Ojiambo Wandera, and James Ntozi. "Predictors of quality of life of older persons in rural Uganda: A cross sectional study." AAS Open Research 1 (July 26, 2018): 22. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/aasopenres.12874.1.

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Background: Little is known about the quality of life of older persons (OPs) in Uganda in particular, and Africa in general. This study examined factors associated with quality of life of older persons in rural Uganda. Method: We performed a cross-sectional survey of 912 older persons from the four regions of Uganda. Data were analyzed at univariate, bivariate and multivariate level where ordinal logistic regression was applied. Results: Older persons in northern (OR=0.39; p=0.002) and western (OR=0.33; p<0.001) regions had poor quality of life relative to those in central region. Those who were HIV positive had poor quality of life (OR=0.45; p=0.031) compared to those who were HIV negative. In contrast, living in permanent houses predicted good quality of life (OR=2.04; p=<0.001). Older persons whose household assets were controlled by their spouses were associated with good quality of life (OR=2.06; p=0.040) relative to those whose assets were controlled by their children. Conclusion: Interventions mitigating the HIV and AIDS related Quality of life should target older persons. The government of Uganda should consider improving housing conditions for older persons in rural areas.

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Maniragaba, Fred, Betty Kwagala, Emmanuel Bizimungu, Stephen Ojiambo Wandera, and James Ntozi. "Predictors of quality of life of older persons in rural Uganda: A cross sectional study." AAS Open Research 1 (November 9, 2018): 22. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/aasopenres.12874.2.

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Background: Little is known about the quality of life of older persons (OPs) in Uganda in particular, and Africa in general. This study examined factors associated with quality of life of older persons in rural Uganda. Method: We performed a cross-sectional survey of 912 older persons from the four regions of Uganda. Data were analyzed at univariate, bivariate and multivariate level where ordinal logistic regression was applied. Results: Older persons in northern (OR=0.39; CI=0.224-0.711) and western (OR=0.33; CI=0.185-0.594) regions had poor quality of life relative to those in central region. Those who were HIV positive had poor quality of life (OR=0.45; CI=0.220-0.928) compared to those who were HIV negative. In contrast, living in permanent houses predicted good quality of life (OR=2.04; CI=1.391-3.002). Older persons whose household assets were controlled by their spouses were associated with good quality of life (OR=2.06;CI=1.032-4.107) relative to those whose assets were controlled by their children. Conclusion: Interventions mitigating the HIV and AIDS related Quality of life should target older persons. The government of Uganda should consider improving housing conditions for older persons in rural areas.

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Kuteesa, Monica O., Stuart Wright, Janet Seeley, Joseph Mugisha, Eugene Kinyanda, Frederick Kakembo, Richard Mwesigwa, and Francis Scholten. "Experiences of HIV-related stigma among HIV-positive older persons in Uganda – a mixed methods analysis." SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS 11, no. 1 (January 2, 2014): 126–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17290376.2014.938103.

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Kisakye, Alice, Deanna Saylor, Ned Sacktor, Gertrude Nakigozi, Noeline Nakasujja, Kevin Robertson, Aggrey Anok, Maria Wawer, and Ron Gray. "Caregiver versus self-reported activities of daily living among HIV-positive persons in Rakai, Uganda." AIDS Care 31, no. 7 (December 15, 2018): 836–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2018.1557591.

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Onyemelukwe, Cheluchi. "Discrimination on the basis of HIV status." International Journal of Discrimination and the Law 17, no. 3 (August 21, 2017): 160–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1358229117727415.

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HIV/AIDS remains a significant public health challenge in Nigeria, with over three million persons living with the condition. Throughout the history of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, persons living with the condition have faced stigma and discrimination in various areas including access to health services, access to education, access to employment, among others. In the past, because of lacunae in Nigerian law and jurisprudence, it has been the subject of debate whether Nigerians living with HIV/AIDS are adequately protected by law. Recent developments in legislation such as the federal HIV/AIDS Anti-Discrimination Act, 2014 and judicial decisions in 2012 and 2016 on discrimination on the basis of HIV status suggest a positive shift of the law to full protection of the rights of persons living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, particularly in the area of employment. This article provides an analysis of these recent developments in the law and argues that the time has come to amend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to include health status as a ground upon which one cannot be unduly discriminated against.

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Ruzagira, Eugene, Kathy Baisley, Anatoli Kamali, and Heiner Grosskurth. "Factors associated with uptake of home-based HIV counselling and testing and HIV care services among identified HIV-positive persons in Masaka, Uganda." AIDS Care 30, no. 7 (February 20, 2018): 879–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2018.1441967.

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Blair, Paul W., Kenneth Kobba, Matthew Robinson, Emmanuel Candia, Gilbert Aniku, Alphonsus Matovu, Francis Kakooza, Richard Walwema, Mohammed Lamorde, and Yukari C. Manabe. "776. The prevalence of HIV among hospitalized persons with acute febrile illness in rural Uganda, August 2019-June 2020." Open Forum Infectious Diseases 7, Supplement_1 (October 1, 2020): S432. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofaa439.966.

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Abstract Background In Uganda, in the early PEPFAR era, HIV coinfections were responsible for most hospitalizations with febrile illness (as high as 85% in 2006). Currently, national guidelines recommend universal antiretroviral therapy ideally before the development of AIDS. We evaluated the prevalence of HIV among patients admitted to two regional referral hospitals with febrile illness in the era of ‘Treat All.’ Methods Participants admitted to two regional referral hospitals in Uganda were enrolled at emergency departments or medical wards. Participants uniformly received blood cultures, malaria (rapid diagnostic test), and tuberculosis (Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra), hepatitis A IgM, hepatitis B sAg, and HIV fourth generation testing were performed. Among participants with HIV, cryptococcal antigen testing and urine lipoarabinomannan (LAM) were performed. Results From August 2019-June 2020, 95 participants (58% female) with an average age of 36.2 (SD 14.1) years, presented from 11 districts in Uganda. Participants presented at facilities 4.9 days (SD: 2.5) after onset of symptoms. Additionally, 16.1% of participants had a qSOFA (quick Sepsis Related Organ Failure Assessment) severity score of 2 or greater. By 28 days, 11.0% (n=7) died and 10.8% were lost to follow-up. On admission, 25.3% (n=24) of participants had a known history of HIV, the majority (87.5%) were on ART on hospital presentation. Of the 9.5% (n=9) who were newly diagnosed with HIV during the admission 6 were started on ART during hospitalization or within a month after hospitalization. Microbiologic and rapid diagnostic test results included positive results for tuberculosis (2.1%, 2/95 PCR; 3/16 urine LAM), malaria (29.5%, 28/95), cryptococcal antigen positive (12.5%; 2/15), hepatitis A (1.1%, 1/95), and hepatitis B (5.3%, 5/95). Blood cultures were positive in 11.1% of patients (10/90) with S. pneumoniae being most common isolate (N=4). Conclusion In the universal ART era, the proportion of hospitalized febrile patients with HIV has decreased. Overall, 10% have newly diagnosed infection emphasizing the importance of continuing to test all hospitalized febrile patients. Diagnostic evaluations are needed to assess the burden of other causes of febrile illness in order to reprioritize potential differential diagnoses. Disclosures All Authors: No reported disclosures

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Rukundo, Godfrey Zari, Brian Leslie Mishara, and Eugene Kinyanda. "Burden of Suicidal Ideation and Attempt among Persons Living with HIV and AIDS in Semiurban Uganda." AIDS Research and Treatment 2016 (2016): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/3015468.

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Although the impact of HIV/AIDS has changed globally, it still causes considerable morbidity and mortality, including suicidality, in countries like Uganda. This paper describes the burden and risk factors for suicidal ideation and attempt among 543 HIV-positive attending two HIV specialized clinics in Mbarara municipality, Uganda. The rate of suicidal ideation was 8.8% (n=48; 95% CI: 6.70–11.50) and suicidal attempt was 3.1% (17, 95% CI 2.00–5.00). The factors associated with increased risk for suicidal ideation and attempts were state anger (OR = 1.06, 95% CI: 1.03–1.09;p=0.001); trait anger (OR 1.10, 95% CI 1.04–1.16,p=0.002); depression (OR 1.13, 95% CI 1.07–1.20,p=0.001); hopelessness (OR 1.12, 95% CI 1.02–1.23,p=0.024); anxiety (OR 1.06, 95% CI 1.03–1.09); low social support (OR 0.19, 95% CI 0.07–0.47,p=0.001); inability to provide for others (OR 0.19, 95% CI 0.07–0.47,p=0.001); and stigma (OR 2.48, 95% CI 1.11–5.54,p=0.027). At multivariate analysis, only state anger remained statistically significant. HIV/AIDS is associated with several clinical, psychological, and social factors which increase vulnerability to suicidal ideation and attempts. Making suicide risk assessment and management an integral part of HIV care is warranted.

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Faisal, Buyinza, Teera Joweria, and Bateganya Fred Henry. "Consequences of HIV Infection on Household Assets and Human Capital Investment in Uganda: Micro Evidence." International Journal of Economics and Finance 9, no. 12 (November 19, 2017): 202. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ijef.v9n12p202.

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This paper studies the effect of the HIV and AIDS epidemic on economic decision making using the Uganda National Household Survey (2010). The findings indicate that household’s HIV and AIDS status, education and social-economic factors are important in explaining low household’s asset accumulation and school enrolments of children in Uganda especially at primary school level. Household savings and assets accumulation findings show that household’s HIV and AIDS status and their education levels, marital status and the employment status are consistently associated with lower savings. Major implications of these results is that raising women’s education improves their economic opportunities and the behavioral responses in sexual interaction will lead to decline in HIV infection by reducing the willingness to engage in unprotected sex. In fact, we find that educational performance declines in those HIV infected households in which the father is living with HIV. The paper recognizes the policy challenges surrounding the HIV and AIDS -education linkage and considers some of the strategies that have been implemented to improve the schooling outcomes of children from households of people living with HIV (PLHIV). We find a weak positive effect of HIV infection on savings and a significant positive effect on school enrolment and educational expenses for children. High-perceived infection risk has a positive albeit imprecise influence on school enrollment and educational expenses, but no effect on savings.

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Diallo, Abdoulaye, Chia Vang, Belinda Rivas, Antonio Aguirre, Carl Flowers, and Ngai Kwan. "The Use of Employment/Vocational Rehabilitation Services for Persons with HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse: A potential Health Benefit." Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling 48, no. 4 (December 1, 2017): 28–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/0047-2220.48.4.28.

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This study investigates Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services related to competitive employment closure among non-Hispanic Blacks (NHB), non-Hispanic Whites (NHW), and Hispanics with HIV/AIDS and substance use disorder (SUD). Data of 4150 was extracted from the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA-911) database. Descriptive statistics and multi-variate analysis showed consumers who received SSI and Medicare were less likely to be employed than those who did not, and, NHW who received rehabilitation counseling and guidance benefited the most compared to NHB who did not. Rehabilitation counselors can assist minorities with HIV/AIDS and SUD secure employment given the positive effects of employment for this population. Health professionals should consider incorporating employment, using VR services in their treatment strategies, while making sure clients with different racial ethnicity background benefit equally from all VR services.

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Dissertations / Theses on the topic "HIV-positive persons – Employment – Uganda"

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Vollenhoven, Salome Minky. "Investigation into the quality of life of an employee affected by HIV/AIDS." Thesis, Link to the online version, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10019/927.

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Achen, Jasinta H. "Evaluation of the nutritional correlates of growth of early and middle stage HIV-infected children in Uganda and zinc content of Ugandan food plants." Thesis, McGill University, 2005. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=83957.

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A cross-sectional survey was carried out to evaluate the nutritional correlates of growth in 93 HIV-infected children in the early and middle stages of infection. Also, as zinc is important for growth and immune function, foods commonly eaten by these children were evaluated for zinc content. Foods with relatively high zinc were identified in Uganda, and these food items were legumes and cereals. A high prevalence of stunting and wasting was found in HIV-infected children. The study also found that the frequency of past week oil/fat and staples consumption was non-significantly correlated to weight-for-height at the early stage, while household size was negatively, but non-significantly, associated with WHZ in all HIV-infected children. Few caregivers reported feeding certain foods to HIV-infected children based on beliefs.

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Poggenpoel, Jerome Mark. "HIV in the workplace: a critical investigation into the present legislative protection afforded to the HIV positive employee." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2006. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&action=viewtitle&id=gen8Srv25Nme4_3090_1184766896.

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This thesis examined to what extent the current legislation protects the HIV positive employee against unfair discrimination and dismissal. The study gave short medical background to HIV/AIDS and introduced HIV discrimination by giving the historical background to HIV related discrimination. From this, the extent of stigmatization against this group was introduced.

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Rohleder, Poul Andrew. "HIV/AIDS and disability : an exploration of organizations' responses to HIV/AIDS as it affects people with disabilities." Thesis, Link to the online version, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10019/897.

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Chiringa, Kudakwashe E. M. "Human rights implications of the compulsory HIV/AIDS testing policy: a critical appraisal of the law and practice in South Africa, Uganda and Canada." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1017298.

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HIV/AIDS has been an obstacle to socio-economic development and a major cause of loss of human life. It has also caused vast inequities and frustration to the public health sector. One of the significant efforts made by the public health sector to combat the epidemic is the implementation of a mandatory HIV/AIDS testing policy to scale-up HIV treatment. This dissertation examines the impact of this policy on the human rights of people infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS. Coercive government policies aimed at controlling the AIDS pandemic often infringe on the rights of individuals known to be or suspected of living with HIV/AIDS and this decreases the effectiveness of public health measures. The research methodology involved the study of written literature and a comparative literature study of the law and practice obtaining in South Africa, Uganda and Canada. It revealed that voluntary testing is effective and suitable in South Africa. This dissertation aimed to show that any public health approach that aims to achieve a comprehensive prevention strategy must be consistent with respect for human rights as enshrined in regional and international human rights law. Public health and human rights should, therefore, not be regarded as opposing forces; rather they should be seen as a unified system of protection of human welfare under the Bill of Rights and the Constitution. The solution to the crisis lies not only in testing every single person but also requires a shift of focus to more pressing issues that include gender equality, stigma and discrimination; prioritizing human rights, institutional capacity and resources; and an end to extreme poverty. A human rights-based approach to HIV/AIDS testing, such as the Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) is recommended. Therefore, failure to adhere to the core principles of testing - which are informed consent, counselling and confidentiality of the test result - will only hinder the global fight against HIV/AIDS. The rights of those affected by HIV/AIDS need to be protected in order to address public health imperatives. This can be done through the use of the law as an instrument of social change as well as education and awareness. Key words, HIV/AIDS, mandatory testing, Voluntary Counselling and Testing, public health, human rights-based approach.

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Hughes, Marion. "HIV and AIDS in the business sector with reference to Eskom." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/53449.

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Thesis (MBA)--Stellenbosch University, 2003
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: National and international studies on the impact of the HIVand AIDS epidemie, create a picture of serious negative effects on the South African economy, together with immense suffering and despair for her people. The untimely death of millions of people due to a disease is totally unnatural and basically unimaginable and it is therefore not surprising that people, organisations and government tend to shy away from the problems. Businesses drive growth and development, mobilise investment, nurture innovation, provide employment, develop skills, pay taxes and provide returns to investors. Outside the political arena businesses is the only group that do have the capacity and resources to make a major and effective contribution to the fight against the HIV and AIDS epidemic. This study provides a theoretical introduction to HIV and AIDS but more importantly it indicates that the business world has woken up to the threat of the HIV and AIDS epidemic and are reacting to it. The study concludes that the battle is not won as yet. There is room for improvement and major enhancements are required to current strategies and programmes to make it more effective. Eskom was selected as the case study to substantiate the abovementioned opinions and conclusions.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Nasionale en internasionale studies oor die impak van die MIV en VIGS-epidemie dui op die ernstige negatiewe gevolge vir die Suid-Afrikaanse ekonomie. Dit veroorsaak ook geweldige lyding en wanhoop onder mense. Die ontydige dood van miljoene mense weens 'n siekte is heeltemal onnatuurlik en ondenkbaar. Dit is daarom geen wonder nie dat mense, organisasies en die regering daarvan wegskram. Sakeondernemings dryf groei en ontwikkeling, mobiliseer beleggingsmoontlikhede, moedig vernuwing aan, skep werkgeleenthede, ontwikkel vaardighede, betaal belasting en verskaf 'n opbrengs aan beleggers. Buite die politieke arena is sakeondernemings die enigste groep wat die kapasiteit en hulpbronne het om op grootskaal 'n doeltreffende bydrae te lewer tot die bekamping van die MIV en VIGS epidemie. Die studie is 'n teoretiese inleiding tot MIV en VIGS. Die belangrikste aspek wat na vore kom, is dat sakeondernemings wakker geskrik het oor die bedreiging van MIV en VIGS en dat hulle daarop reageer. Die studie kom tot die gevolgtrekking dat die geveg nog nie gewen is nie. Daar is baie ruimte vir verbetering en grootskaalse veranderinge is nodig om die huidige strategieë en programme meer doeltreffend te maak. Eskom is as gevallestudie gebruik om bogenoemde menings en gevolgtrekkings te ondersteun.

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Klopper, Karensa. "A SA study into the adherence to the International Labour Organisation's Code of Practice on HIV/AIDS and the world of work in HIV/AIDS workplace policy content development." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/49852.

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Thesis (MComm) -- University of Stellenbosch, 2004.
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In this study, existing data were used to conduct a descriptive research study into the adherence or lack thereof - in varying degrees - of South African companies to the ten key principles of the International Labour Organisation's Code of Practice on HIV/AIDS and the world of work with regard to HIV/AIDS workplace policy content. The research showed that most policies prohibit pre-employment testing and make provisions for job security, protection from discrimination, and ensuring confidentiality.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Hierdie studie het ten doel gehad om die mate waartoe ondernemings hulle onderwerp aan die ILO voorskrifte te toets. Resultate toon daarop dat verskeie ondernemings reeds gedeeltelik daaraan voldoen, maar dat daar nog verskeie aspekte van die Kode is wat in Suid-Afrikaanse onderneming in werking gestel moet word.

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Twalo, Lindelwa Princess. "Lack of a support system for people infected and affected by HIV and AIDS in the workplace : can emotional and psychosocial support assist them to cope better with their problems?" Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/3374.

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Thesis (MPhil (Industrial Psychology))--University of Stellenbosch, 2006.
This research paper investigates the need for emotional and psychosocial support for people infected and affected by HIV and AIDS in the workplace. Most employees infected and affected by HIV and AIDS, as well as their families, often need assistance to cope with stigma, rejection, and discrimination, as well as having to adjust to the diagnosis, to confront the fear of losing independence, and to prepare themselves for the changes that might happen to their lives. Hence, through counseling and support, they can have more knowledge about HIV and AIDS and reduced fears and misconceptions about living with HIV and AIDS. Some research organizations, such as the Perinatal HIV Research Unit, do provide emotional and psychosocial support, and advice for people infected and affected by HIV and AIDS. An attitude survey was conducted with about 400 employees at the Unilever Company in Boksburg, Johannesburg, in September and October 2005 to determine whether emotional and psychosocial support could play a role in motivating people infected and affected by HIV and AIDS to live positively with the virus, in eliminating related stigma and fears. Employees from this organization were chosen as the population for this survey as a prevalence study and VCT was carried out with them in August and September 2005, so they knew and trusted the councilors who were giving results to them and they had established a relationship with them. I booked appointments for follow-up counseling sessions of 45 minutes after VCT (Voluntary Counseling and Testing) and then told them about the support group at their workplace. The findings indicate that there is indeed a need for emotional and psychosocial support for people infected and affected by HIV and AIDS in the workplace. Among other findings, respondents, especially those infected, reported that they had learned that being HIV positive is not the end of the world but the beginning as long as you look after yourself you can live a normal and productive life for many years, as long as you take extra care of yourself. Most of the affected respondents reported that they had never done an HIV test before due to their own fear of the prognosis. Having acquired more facts about HIV and AIDS, those that had not been tested stated that they now planned to do so. Both groups – those who tested negative and those who tested positive – reported that they also learned about the importance of disclosing your one’s status as a means of getting support.

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Levendal, Carol. "Assessment of the implementation of the HIV and AIDS policy in the Department of Labour, Western Cape Directorate." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2004. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&amp.

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Increasing HIV infection rates affect government employees as much as workers in other places. While government has responded to the evolving crisis with a number of policy documents, little is known about the implementation of such policies in government departments. This study assessed the HIV/AIDS policy in the Department of Labour and identified weakness in the implementation. The results of the study may be used by the Dept. of Labour to improve its implementation if necessary.

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Takaidza, Isaac. "Modelling the optimal efficiency of industrial labour force in the presence of HIV/AIDs pandemic." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/1305.

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Thesis (DTech (Mechanical Engineering))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2012
In this thesis, we investigate certain key aspects of mathematical modelling to explain the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS at the workplace and to assess the potential benefits of proposed control strategies. Deterministic models to investigate the effects of the transmission dynamics of HIV/AIDS on labour force productivity are formulated. The population is divided into mutually exclusive but exhaustive compartments and a system of differential equations is derived to describe the spread of the epidemic. The qualitative features of their equilibria are analyzed and conditions under which they are stable are provided. Sensitivity analysis of the reproductive number is carried out to determine the relative importance of model parameters to initial disease transmission. Results suggest that optimal control theory in conjunction with standard numerical procedures and cost effective analysis can be used to determine the best intervention strategies to curtail the burden HIV/AIDS is imposing on the human population, in particular to the global economy through infection of the most productive individuals. We utilise Pontryagin’s Maximum Principle to derive and then analyze numerically the conditions for optimal control of the disease with effective use of condoms, enlightenment/educational programs, treatment regime and screening of infectives. We study the potential impact on productivity of combinations of these conventional control measures against HIV. Our numerical results suggest that increased access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) could decrease not only the HIV prevalence but also increase productivity of the infected especially when coupled with prevention, enlightenment and screening efforts.

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Books on the topic "HIV-positive persons – Employment – Uganda"

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(Uganda), Private Sector Alliance on HIV/AIDS. Uganda HIV/AIDS manual for workplaces, 2004. Kampala: Private Sector Alliance on HIV/AIDS, 2004.

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Constitution & Reform Education Consortium. Mainstreaming HIV & AIDS. Nairobi: Constitution and Reform Education Consortium, 2009.

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Sebesta, Douglas S. HIV/AIDS, disability and employment. Washington, DC: U.S. Dept. of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, 1996.

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Sebesta, Douglas S. HIV/AIDS, disability and employment. [Washington, D.C.?]: U.S. Dept. of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, 1996.

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End of project evaluation on comprehensive workplace programs (CWPP) report: APHIA II Coast and Rift Valley, 2010. Nairobi: NOPE, 2010.

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Munthali, Alister C. Identifying opportunities for skills building among youth infected and affected by HIV/AIDS in Malawi: A final report. [Zomba, Malawi]: University of Malawi, Centre for Social Research, 2002.

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Christie, Adam. Working with Aids: A guide for businesses and businesspeople. Bradford: Employers' Advisory Service on AIDS & HIV, 1995.

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Chanda, Michael Mulimansenga. Addressing HIV and AIDS in the world of work: A study report on assessing capabilities in ILO constituents to effectively manage the HIV and AIDS response in the world of work in Zambia. Lusaka: International Labour Organisation, 2009.

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HIV/AIDS in the Workplace Research Symposium (2004 University of the Witwatersrand). HIV/AIDS in the workplace: Symposium proceedings, University of the Witwatersrand, 2004. Johannesburg: Centre for Health Policy, University of the Witwatersrand, 2004.

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Zimbabwe. Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education. HIV and AIDS work place policy. Harare: Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, 2009.

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