Adaptation and validation of the STARx for Ugandan adolescents
The findings support the STARx-Uganda as a reliable and valid tool for assessing transition readiness among YPLHIV in Uganda. The tool's modifications, including a simplified Likert-type scale and the inclusion of local healthcare terms, improved clarity and relevance. The STARx-Uganda can guide healthcare providers in improving the continuity of HIV care. Future research should evaluate the tool's impact on long-term health outcomes and expand its application in diverse settings.
Authors
- Stephen W. Hildreth
- Peter Kirabira
- Melissa A. Saftner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0385-4864)
- Tom Denis Ngabirano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8228-6270)
- Barbara J. McMorris (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9605-0931)
- Scovia Nalugo Mbalinda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4945-130X)
- Annie‐Laurie McRee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6588-5995)
- Phionah Tukamushabe
Institutions
- University of Minnesota (US)
- Nsambya Hospital (UG)
- Makerere University (UG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Health Care Transitions
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hctj.2025.100121
- Primary Topic
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00