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Tobacco use among people living with HIV (PLWH) contributes substantially to the HIV burden, with nearly a quarter of AIDS-related deaths attributable to smoking. We approach this challenge with the first randomized control trial (RCT) to test the efficacy of a tailored short message service (SMS) based tobacco use cessation intervention on prolonged tobacco use abstinence at 6 months post program initiation in comparison to the standard of care (brief advice to quit) and nic
Barriers and Facilitators to Implementing Tobacco Cessation Interventions in HIV Clinics in Sub-Saharan Africa: Application of the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research
Kyra Guy, et al. Consortium of Universities for Global Health, April 2026
Barriers and facilitators to delivering tobacco cessation interventions at HIV care clinics in Sub-Saharan Africa: Qualitative application of the consolidated framework for implementation research
Guy K, Tsui J, Musasizi E, Kusolo R, Mukupa M, Arinaitwe J, Goma F, Atuyambe L, Guwatudde D, Phiri MM, Zyambo C, Wipfli H. Barriers and facilitators to delivering tobacco cessation interventions at HIV care clinics in Sub-Saharan Africa: Qualitative application of the consolidated framework for implementation research. Tob Prev Cessat. 2026 Jul 29;12. doi: 10.18332/tpc/221806. LINK TO TEXT Abstract: Introduction: Tobacco use among people living with HIV (PLWH) in Sub-Saharan
Multilevel drivers of tobacco use among people living with HIV in West Nile and Karamoja Regions in Uganda: a mixed-methods study
Musasizi, E., Wipfli, H., Arinaitwe, J., Atuyambe, L., Guy, K., Kusolo, R., Rutebemberwa, E., & Guwatudde, D. (2025). Multilevel drivers of tobacco use among people living with HIV in West Nile and Karamoja Regions in Uganda: a mixed-methods study. BMC public health, 25(1), 3622. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-24938-9 LINK TO TEXT Abstract Background: Tobacco use is a significant public health problem, especially among People Living with HIV (PLWH) yet evidence on its pre
Usability and cultural adaptation of a text message-based tobacco cessation intervention for people living with HIV in Uganda and Zambia
Wipfli, H., Arinaitwe, J., Goma, F., Atuyambe, L., Guwatudde, D., Phiri, M. M., Rutebemberwa, E., Wabwire-Mangen, F., Zulu, R., Zyambo, C., Guy, K., Kusolo, R., Mukupa, M., Musasizi, E., & Tucker, J. S. (2025). Usability and cultural adaptation of a text message-based tobacco cessation intervention for people living with HIV in Uganda and Zambia. Addiction science & clinical practice, 20(1), 55. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13722-025-00580-z LINK TO TEXT Abstract Background: Text
Understanding stigma as a barrier to cancer prevention and treatment: a qualitative study among people living with HIV in Uganda and Zambia
This study aims to examine experiences and drivers of cancer stigma and their associations with access to care.
A phone-based tobacco use cessation program for people living with HIV in Uganda and Zambia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Wipfli H, Arinaitwe J, Goma F, Atuyambe L, Guwatudde D, Phiri MM, Rutebemberwa E, Wabwire-Mangen F, Zulu R, Zyambo C, Guy K, Kusolo R, Mukupa M, Musasizi E, Tucker JS. A phone-based tobacco use cessation program for people living with HIV in Uganda and Zambia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2024 Jan 19;19(1):6. doi: 10.1186/s13722-024-00438-w. PMID: 38243301; PMCID: PMC10797805. LINK TO TEXT Full Text Abstract Background: Nicotine rep
Usability and Cultural Adaption of a Text Message-based Tobacco Cessation International for people living with HIV in Uganda and Zambia
Kyra Guy, Association of Pacific Rim Universities, Mexico City, October 2023
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