Challenges and adaptations of mental health services during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Uganda.

Introduction: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) significantly impacted mental health and mental health services worldwide. We sought to explore the challenges faced by mental health services from the perspectives of service users, providers, and policymakers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda and the strategies put in place to ensure the continuity of these services.

Methods: qualitative data were collected using semi-structured interviews with eight mental health service users, four mental health workers, four hospital administrators, four district mental health focal persons, and two policymakers.

Differences in Reasons for Late Presentation to HIV Care in Uganda Among Men and Women.

Late presentation to HIV care, i.e., presenting with < 200 CD4 cells/mL, is associated with higher mortality and worse outcomes.