‘I no longer worry about money for transport to the health centre’ - economic empowerment of caregivers of children living with HIV through Village Savings and Loan Associations: experiences and lessons from the 'Towards an AIDS Free Generation Progr
The VSLAs under TAFU were an effective strategy that enabled caregivers to respond to social, economic and psychological barriers that hinder retention of children in HIV care. Such support should be prioritised by policy makers and programme implementers in Uganda and other low income countries.
Authors
- Mathias Akugizibwe
- Sharon Eva Ahumuza
- Innocent Mwesigye
- Joseph Rujumba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9485-8790)
- Japheth Kwiringira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3323-6613)
- Richard Ochen
- David Bitira
- Henry Zakumumpa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8169-1151)
- M. Musinguzi
- Carmen Roebersen
- Stella Kentusi
- Susan Namara
- Allen Tushabe
Institutions
- Soroti Hospital (UG)
- Aidsfonds (NL)
- Innovations for Poverty Action (UG)
- Kyambogo University (UG)
- Makerere University (UG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Health Services Research
- Published
- 2025-02-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-12303-w
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 9.39