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World J Clin Pediatr. Dec 9, 2025; 14(4): 106404
Published online Dec 9, 2025. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v14.i4.106404
Published online Dec 9, 2025. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v14.i4.106404
Low-transition rates in human immunodeficiency virus-infected adolescents: A cross-sectional mixed study of pediatric to adult care transition in Uganda
Agnes Batangira, Arthur Kiconco Bukiriro, Faculty of Health Sciences, Uganda Martyrs Uni
Emmanuel Otieno, Robert Basaza, School of Public Health, Gudie University Project, Kampala, Uganda
Robert Basaza, Department of Public Health, Uganda Christian University, Mukono, Uganda
Author contributions: Batangira A and Bukiriro AK collected data; Batangira A, Otieno E, and Basaza R drafted the manuscript; all authors revised the manuscript; Batangira A, Otieno E, Bukiriro AK, and Basaza R performed the analyses; all authors contributed to data interpretation, critically revised the manuscript for intellectual content, and approved the final version of the manuscript for publication.
Institutional review board statement: This study was reviewed and approved by the Research Ethics Committee of Faculty of Health Sciences, Uganda Martyrs University, No. 2017–M282-20019.
Informed consent statement: Informed consent was completed by the participants.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors report having no relevant conflicts of interest.
STROBE statement: The authors have read the STROBE Statement—checklist of items, and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the STROBE Statement—checklist of items.
Data sharing statement: The dataset used during the current study is available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.
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Corresponding author: Emmanuel Otieno, Lecturer, School of Public Health, Gudie University Project, Kampala, Uganda. otienomdc@gmail.com
Received: February 27, 2025
Revised: April 30, 2025
Accepted: June 24, 2025
Published online: December 9, 2025
Processing time: 247 Days and 11 Hours
Revised: April 30, 2025
Accepted: June 24, 2025
Published online: December 9, 2025
Processing time: 247 Days and 11 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Transitioning adolescents living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to adult-centered care in Uganda remains a critical challenge, with transition rates remaining low. These findings have important implications for improving adolescent healthcare. Specifically: (1) Integrating transition care into existing clinical settings, and (2) Strengthening family support systems may enhance transition outcomes. Additionally, targeted interventions addressing the identified predictors of successful transition can further improve outcomes. These insights can guide policymakers and healthcare practitioners in Uganda and similar settings.