Rates of refusal of clinical autopsies among HIV-positive decedents and an overview of autopsies in Uganda [version 2; peer review: 3 approved]

Rates of refusal of clinical autopsies among HIV-positive decedents and an overview of autopsies in Uganda [version 2; peer review: 3 approved]

Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related mortality remains high in sub-Saharan Africa. Clinical autopsies can provide invaluable information to help ascertain the cause of death. We aimed to determine the rate and reasons for autopsy refusal amongst families of HIV-positive decedents i...

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Main Authors: Katelyn A. Pastick, Richard Kwizera, Melanie R. Nicol, Robert Lukande, David B. Meya, David R. Boulware, Olivie C. Namuju, Jonee M. Taylor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wellcome 2022-02-01
Series:Wellcome Open Research
Subjects:
Autopsy
postmortem changes
autopsy refusal
mortality
HIV Seropositivity
Uganda
eng
Online Access:https://wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/6-302/v2

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https://wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/6-302/v2

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