Masculinity and engagement in HIV care among male fisherfolk on HIV treatment in Uganda.

This study explored the intersection of masculinity and HIV care engagement among fishermen and other male fisherfolk on antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Wakiso District, Uganda. We conducted 30 in-depth interviews with men on ART recruited from HIV treatment sites and used a thematic analysis approach. Since HIV diagnosis and ART initiation, men had adopted masculine identities more conducive to HIV care engagement.

Survey of Physician Well-Being and Health Behaviors at an Academic Medical Center.

Purpose: The study aims were to ascertain, among attending and house staff at a single academic medical center, the prevalence of and risk factors for psychiatric symptoms and disorders and for personal health behaviors.

Methods: A self-administered, anonymous 72-item survey of physicians was conducted in February 2003.

Results: Response rate was 37.