Description Of Healthcare Access Of Inmates With Hiv/Aid In Masindi Prisons Uganda

, Saru Stella and , Siti Arifah, S.Kp., M.Kes., Ph.D (2026) Description Of Healthcare Access Of Inmates With Hiv/Aid In Masindi Prisons Uganda. Skripsi thesis, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta.

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Abstract

Background: Health care access refers to how simple it is for people to get the treatment they require. The ability to employ suitable services in proportion to healthcare requirements is the standard definition. A possibility to receive medical treatment occurs if services are accessible, but it is also constrained by other obstacles including organizational, social, cultural, and economical difficulties. Objective: To describe the demographic data of inmates living with HIV/AIDS while in jail and describe the health care access of these HIV positive inmates. Methods: The study used a quantitative descriptive analytic cross-sectional design. The study was conducted from December 2025 to January 2026. The study took place in Masindi Prison Masindi District Uganda, a total sample of 185 inmates with HIV/AIDs were part of the study. Questionnaire was used to access data through google form. Results: Most prisoners in Masindi Prisons were between age of 24 and 34 The other population was middle age between 35-44 which was the second largest group. There was mostly men dominating with 122 in Masindi Prison because of defilement. On the other hand, female inmates made up only 34% of the respondents. Most of the women were imprisoned due to offenses such as murder, land fraud, and physical violence. Status of ARVs, among inmates 175 respondents are actively on ARVs therapy both male and female at 94.1%. The study revealed that inmates living with HIV/AIDS in Masindi Prison generally reported high access to healthcare services, with high levels of agreement at 93.3%. Moderate access to health care was at 6.5%. These were 12 in total and 7 were male inmates the 5 were female inmates. Conclusion: The systemic structures and personal experience of an inmate living with HIV/AIDS in relation with Health care access indicated high accessibility. The inmates agreed to regular access to health care services, constant availability of ART therapy, dedicated HIV treatment, the staffs treated them with respect and dignity and nutritious meals to support diet change.

Item Type:	Thesis (Skripsi)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	HIV/AIDS, Health care access, inmates
Subjects:	R Medicine > Nursing
Divisions:	Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan > S1 Keperawatan
Depositing User:	STELLA SARU
Date Deposited:	19 May 2026 09:42
Last Modified:	19 May 2026 09:42
URI:	http://eprints.ums.ac.id/id/eprint/145679

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