Introduction With the availability of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and primary general care for people living with HIV (PLHIV) in resource limited settings, PLHIV are longer, has been transformed into a chronic illness. People diagnosed started on treatment when they relatively well. Although ART results clinical improvement, ultimate goal is full physical functioning well-being, focus quality life rather than outcomes. However, there little research relationship specific factors to PLHIV....

The health of people living with HIV (PLWH) and the sustained success antiretroviral therapy (ART) programmes depends on PLWH's motivation ability to self-manage condition over long term, including adherence drugs a daily basis. self-management their wellbeing are likely be interrelated. Successful sustains wellbeing, is motivate continued self-management. Detailed research lacking processes ART in resource-limited settings. This paper presents findings from study Wakiso District, Uganda....

Purpose There is a mental health crisis, particularly among young people. Despite many people living in urban settings, reviews about the association between exposure to green or natural environments and tend focus on either children adults. The aim of this review examine scope global literature for age group, inform systematic role space preventing anxiety depression amongst aged 14–24 years. Design/methodology/approach Seven databases were searched quantitative qualitative sources...

People with dementia in the early stages currently experience a care gap, which self-management may address. We explore perceived barriers to self-management. Using systematic approach (logic mapping), 19 participants (people dementia, carers, health professionals and charity representatives) described facing people living dementia. Thematic content analysis revealed six main themes: lived of diagnosis, role carer/family, impact professionals, organisation services societal views. were seen...

Ugandans have endured the HIV epidemic for three decades. Now, with availability of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and early diagnosis, those living can live longer enjoy same life expectancy as rest Ugandan population. This emerging trend necessitates assessment quality life, alongside other patient outcomes, undergoing therapy, outcomes. While major strides been made in developing measures developed world, there remains a paucity evidence from resource-limited settings. challenge is further...

Many parents of children with developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders and attention deficit disorders, experience poor well-being increased anxiety depression. Very few interventions directly target parents' needs. The peer-delivered HOPE Programme was designed to address this six weekly group sessions focusing on self-management skills, goal setting expressing gratitude. This pre-post study aimed examine changes in anxiety, depression, well-being, hope gratitude,...

Immunological markers (CD4 count) are used in developing countries to decide on initiation of antiretroviral therapy and monitor HIV/AIDS disease progression. HIV is an incurable chronic illness, making quality life paramount. The direct relationship between CD4 count unclear. purpose this study determine the change measures a Ugandan cohort people living with HIV. We prospectively assessed among 1274 patients attending clinic within national referral hospital over period 6 months. Quality...

Self-management programs are effective for people living with chronic illnesses. However, there has been little research addressing self-management dementia in the early stages. This study presents a qualitative evaluation of experiences attending novel program and initial process evaluation. The was designed dementia. It addresses: (a) relationship family, (b) maintenance an active lifestyle, (c) psychological well-being, (d) techniques to cope memory changes (e) information about Six...

Provision of antiretroviral treatment (ART) to people living with HIV (PLWH) has increased globally. Research measuring whether ART restores subjective well-being "normal" levels is lacking, particularly in resource limited settings. The study objectives are compare quality life and depression symptoms for PLWH on a general community population explore factors explain these differences, including socio-economic status the impact urban or rural residence. (n = 263) were recruited from...

Background People living with cancer face numerous psychosocial challenges, including cancer-related fatigue, fear of recurrence, and depression. There is a lack digital interventions tailored to the needs people all types cancer. We developed 6-week, digital, peer-delivered, self-management program: iHOPE (Help Overcome Problems Effectively; where ‘i’ indicates version program). The program underpinned by positive psychology cognitive behavioral therapy meet these challenges. Objective This...

There are around 1.3 million people in the United Kingdom with devastating psychological, physical, and cognitive consequences of long COVID (LC). UK guidelines recommend that LC symptoms be managed pragmatically holistic support for patients' biopsychosocial needs, including emotional, physical health. Self-management strategies, such as pacing, prioritization, goal setting, vital self-management many symptoms.This paper describes codevelopment initial testing a digital intervention...

There is increasing interest in promoting and supporting self-management of HIV antiretroviral treatment (ART), including resource-limited settings. Although the impact ART on people Uganda has been explored, little attention paid to how self-manage. This qualitative study collected data from 20 participants Wakiso district, Uganda, using in-depth interviews, life histories, observations explore tasks strategies living with ART. The identified were compared two existing frameworks. Results...

Background We present the results of a feasibility, randomized waitlist control group (CG) parallel design study with 1:1 allocation ratio. Participants were into an intervention (IG) or CG. The was 6-week digital self-management program, Help to Overcome Problems Effectively (HOPE), for people cancer. Objective This aims test feasibility digitally delivered program will inform definitive controlled trial. In addition, preliminary assessment impact HOPE via secondary outcomes be used assess...

Purpose/Objectives: To describe the needs of testicular cancer survivors, develop a nurse-led workshop, and explore experience participation.