Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Barbara Mukasa

Publications

• Research Article
  The Role of Apprenticeship in Improving the Livelihood of HIV-Positive Adolescents Who Prematurely Drop Out of School: The Mildmay Uganda Experience
  Author(s): Alice Businge, Paul K Gonza, Daniel Mwehire, Harriet Chemusto, Semei C Mukama, Shallon Musimenta, Grace Kabunga, Mary Odiit and Barbara MukasaAlice Businge, Paul K Gonza, Daniel Mwehire, Harriet Chemusto, Semei C Mukama, Shallon Musimenta, Grace Kabunga, Mary Odiit and Barbara Mukasa
  
  Objective: HIV and AIDS have adverse effects on the livelihood of adolescents especially when parents die or are poor due to ill health. Mildmay Uganda has an apprenticeship programme that helps such adolescents acquire skills in order to improve their quality of life. The aim of this study was to examine the role of apprenticeship in improving the livelihood of HIV-positive adolescents who prematurely dropped out of school. Methods: A retrospective review of data of all adolescents who had been enrolled on the apprenticeship programme from January 2012 to January 2014 was done to document their progress and any lessons learnt. A vulnerability index tool was used to assess vulnerability levels and at same time to measure the progress and improvement of livelihood. Results: A total of twenty (20) adolescents were enrolled on the apprenticeship programme during the stated period. Sixt.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000639

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