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

• Main Authors: Henry Zakumumpa (Author), Joseph Rujumba (Author), Japheth Kwiringira (Author), Jepchirchir Kiplagat (Author), Edith Namulema (Author), Alex Muganzi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...