Human Rights Protection and Access to Essential Treatment for People Living With HIV/AIDS in Uganda: A Case Study of Makindye Division Kampala District
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2014-05
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Kampala International University, bachelors degree of laws
Abstract
The research was focused on human rights Protection and Access to Essential
Treatment for People Living with HIV/ AIDS in Uganda an examination of the
law and policy in Uganda. The study was carried out with the hope that it
enlightens and advance the understanding the rights of PLWHA in Uganda as
provided for in the laws. The study is as a result of observation of the apparent
injustice against such persons emerging as a result of exploitation of the
loopholes in the statutory laws in place.
The now over two decades of the existence of the HIV/ AIDS pandemic have
brought into play a number of actors undertaking numerous interventions to
combat its effect. Among the actors have been faith based organizations, local
and international, big and small, who have been working patiently,
compassionately, and effectively for years in HIV/ AIDS prevention, care and
support.
A descriptive cross sectional study was undertaken based on quantitative and
qualitative research designs; Various research methods and tools for data
collection were used respectively; exit interviews with semi-structured
questionnaires, key informant interviews with interview guides; focus group
discussions with the help of focus group guide; and observation with an
observation checklist; internet surfing; and document analysis.
Study findings reveal the use of comprehensive multi-sectoral approach in
proving a wide range of HIV/ AIDS prevention, care and support services; by
tackling other factors surrounding the individual other than the individual
alone.
As far as prevention is concerned, emphasis is on premarital abstinence and
marital fidelity hence targeting the youth and the married. Information on
condoms and partnerships with organizations that provide condoms are ways
in which the government helps those in need of them.
There is more emphasis on primary prevention- prevention before acquiring the
HIV virus; and care and support to people living with HIV/ AIDS (PLWHAs) with
little emphasis on secondary prevention-prevention after acquiring the HIV
virus. All Services are utilised with ease by people from various denominations
and are easily accessible to all in terms of distance, cost, and availability.
Various recommendations were made many players in the field of HIV/ AIDS
response, and among them is the need for KCCC to established links with
organizations in both the health sector, as well as others outside the health
sector.
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A Dissertation Submitted In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Award of Bachelors Degree of Laws of Kampala International University