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Instructions for the ‘research abstract’ activity

Use the space below the instructions to prepare your abstract.

If you are involved in a research project at this point, write an abstract by following the instructions
below:

 Your abstract should contain a single paragraph (without headings) and it should be
between 150 and 300 words long. Use the space under these instructions to prepare your
abstract.
 Follow the advice on writing an abstract given in the relevant lessons of the course. Points to
check in your abstract:
1. Does the abstract begin with some background information to put your research in
context?
2. Is the purpose or goal of your research clearly mentioned?
3. Is there at least a brief mention of the methods you have used?
4. Have you included at least one key result or finding?
5. Is the abstract structured in the form of a single paragraph (without headings), and
is it 150 to 300 words long?
6. Have you run a spelling/grammar check using your word processing software (e.g.,
Microsoft Word)?
 Write a title as well (between 5 and 20 words long).
 Save this document with a file name that includes the title of your abstract. Do not enter
your own name in the title or anywhere in this document. Submit the completed proposal
on the activity page in .DOC or .DOCX format. Do not change it to PDF or any other format.

Use the space below to prepare your abstract.

Title:

Factors associated with stock out of HIV and TB drugs at public facilities in Gulu District (Northern
Uganda)

Abstract:

The key determinant for HIV/TB treatment success is constant availability of medicines and
related commodities. Despite possible death from the diseases, HIV/TB can be managed with
early diagnosis and appropriate treatment for which enough, efficacious and safe medicines needs
to be available. However, studies revealed stock out of HIV/TB medicines in the health facilities.
This study aimed to identify factors associated with stock out of HIV/TB drugs at public facilities.
We employed mixed study design. 34 health facilities were included in the sampling frame. Data
were collected from the participants such Assistant inventory management officers of the health
facilities providing HIV/TB care and treatment using semi structured questioner. We conducted In-
depth interview with the Senior Inventory management officer at the district store, Regional
National Medical Stores (NMS) Pharmacist, District Pharmacist and District drug inspector from 1 st
May 2019-3rd June 2019. We reviewed structured record of Logistics Information Management
tools for HIV/TB drugs using structured observation considering one-year retrospective data. Data
was entered, cleaned and analysed using SPSS Version.20
22 (64.7%) of these facilities encountered stock out of one of these medicines during the past 1
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year. RHZ 75/50/150 mg and Darunavir 600mg were most out stocked HIV/TB medicines from 14
(41.2%) and 1 (50% only 2 sites offers 3rd line HIV services) health facilities respectively. Delayed
deliveries, low order fulfilment rates and poor quantification were significant determinants of
stock out of HIV/TB drugs. NMS, Implementing Partners and other bodies shall work
collaboratively to improve their service and ensure availability of adequate quantities of HIV/TB
drugs in the health facilities.