Research Articles: Recent submissions
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Social support, gender and pill burden influence viral load suppression among HIV-infected adolescents and young adults in rural south-western Uganda
(Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies, 2021)Adolescents and young adults (AYA) carry a significantly higher risk for HIV infection compared to the general population. HIV-infected AYA also have poorer adherence and viral load (VL) suppression compared to older adult ... -
Neighborhood greenness and burden of non-communicable diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa: A multi-country cross-sectional study
(Environmental Research, 2021)Population growth, demographic transitions and urbanization in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) will increase non-communicable disease (NCD) burden. We studied the association between neighborhood greenness and NCDs in a multi-country ... -
Sputum smear non-conversion among adult persons with bacteriologically confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis in rural eastern Uganda
(Journal of Clinical Tuberculosis and Other Mycobacterial Diseases, 20, 100168, 2020)Rationale: Failure to convert sputum at two months of treatment among persons with bacteriologically confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis (BC-PTB) indicates poor response to treatment but data are limited on its assessment. ... -
Stakeholder perceptions about the establishment of medical simulation-based learning at a university in a low resource setting: a qualitative study in Uganda
(BMC Medical Education, 2020)Background: Simulation based learning (SBL) is a technique where teachers recreate “real life” clinical experiences for health care teams for purposes of gaining clinical skills in a safe environment. There is evidence ... -
Sedentary Lifestyle and Hypertension in a Periurban Area of Mbarara, South Western Uganda: A Population Based Cross Sectional Survey
(International journal of hypertension, 2018)Introduction. Globally, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and diabetes constitute over 50% of the noncommunicable disease (NCD) burden and projections indicate Sub-Saharan Africa will experience a larger burden. Urbanization ... -
Microalbuminuria and Retinopathy among Hypertensive Nondiabetic Patients at a Large Public Outpatient Clinic in Southwestern Uganda
(International Journal of Nephrology, 2018-06-06)Background. Routine testing of microalbuminuria and retinopathy is not done among patients with high blood pressure in resource limited Settings. We determined the prevalence of microalbuminuria and retinopathy and their ... -
Lost Opportunities to Reduce Periconception HIV Transmission: Safer Conception Counseling By South African Providers Addresses Perinatal but not Sexual HIV Transmission
(Journal of acquired immune deficiency syndromes, 2014)Introduction: Safer conception strategies create opportunities for HIV-serodiscordant couples to realize fertility goals and minimize periconception HIV transmission. Patient–provider communication about fertility goals ... -
Mortality and loss to follow-up among tuberculosis and HIV co-infected patients in rural southwestern Uganda
(The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 2012-08-02)BACKGROUND: We describe the presentation and outcome of care among patients with tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) co-infection from a prospective observational cohort in Uganda. METHODS: We analysed ... -
Integration of HIV-Sexual Reproductive Health Services for Young People and the Barriers at Public Health Facilities in Mbarara Municipality, Southwestern Uganda: A Qualitative Assessment
(International Journal of Reproductive Medicine, 2019-04-10)Background. Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and HIV risk behaviors for young people are intertwined. This rationalizes the need for integration of HIV and SRH services within the health care system, especially in ... -
Influence of the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPfAR) on career choices and emigration of health-profession graduates from a Ugandan medical school: a cross-sectional study
(BMJ Open, 2013-05-29)Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the current work distribution of health professionals from a public Ugandan medical school in a period of major donor funding for HIV programmes. We explore the hypothesis ... -
Increasing incidence of pregnancy among women receiving HIV care and treatment at a large urban facility in western Uganda
(Reproductive Health, 2014-12-06)Background: Antiretroviral treatment restores physical functioning and may have an impact on fertility desires. Counseling is given to HIV positive women to create awareness and to provide information on pregnancy and ... -
The burden of chronic rhinosinusitis and its effect on quality of life among patients re-attending an otolaryngology clinic in south western Uganda
(BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders, 2018)Background: Worldwide, the burden of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is variable, but not known in Uganda. CRS has significant negative impact on quality of life (QOL) and as such QOL scores should guide adjustments in treatment ... -
Identification of gaps for implementation science in the HIV prevention, care and treatment cascade; a qualitative study in 19 districts in Uganda
(BMC Res Notes, 2016-04-14)Background: Over the last 20 years, countries in sub Saharan Africa have made significant strides in the implementation of programs for HIV prevention, care and treatment. Despite, the significant progress made, many targets ... -
The role of improved pre-transfusion testing in the prevention of delayed serologic transfusion reactions among blood recipients in Uganda: a Randomized Controlled Trial (IPAT Study)
(ISBT Science Series, 2019)Background and objectives: The goal of pre-transfusion testing (PTT) is to provide patients with beneficial and safe transfusions. In Uganda, PTT includes ABO/RhD typing plus room temperature (RT) saline cross-matches ... -
(I Always Worry about What Might Happen Ahead): Implementing Safer Conception Services in the Current Environment of Reproductive Counseling for HIV-Affected Men and Women in Uganda
(BioMed Research International, 2016)Background. We explored healthcare provider perspectives and practices regarding safer conception counseling for HIV-affected clients. Methods. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 38 providers (medical and ... -
Students’ perspectives of undergraduate research methods education at three public medical schools in Uganda
(The Pan African Medical Journal, 2016)Introduction: in this study we used a model of adult learning to explore undergraduate students’ views on how to improve the teaching of research methods and biostatistics. Methods: This was a secondary analysis of survey ... -
Supervised versus unsupervised antimalarial treatment with six-dose artemether-lumefantrine: pharmacokinetic and dosage-related findings from a clinical trial in Uganda
(Malaria Journal, 2006)Background: A six-dose antimalarial regimen of artemether-lumefantrine (A/L) may soon become one of the most widely used drug combination in Africa, despite possible constraints with adherence and poor absorption due to ... -
Long-distance truck drivers and the increasing risk of COVID-19 spread in Uganda
(International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2020)Objective: To examine the patterns of COVID-19 transmission in Uganda. Methods: We reviewed ten weeks of press releases from the Uganda Ministry of Health from the day when the first case was announced, March 22, through ... -
Supervised versus unsupervised intake of sixdose artemether-lumefantrine for treatment of acute, uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Mbarara, Uganda: a randomised trial.
(Lancet, 2005)Background: The six-dose regimen of artemether-lumefantrine is effective and is among combination therapies prioritised to replace antimalarials that no longer work in Africa. However, its effectiveness has not been assessed ... -
Lay workers in directly observed treatment (DOT) programmes for tuberculosis in high burden settings: Should they be paid? A review of behavioural perspectives
(African Health Sciences, 2002-08)The current global tuberculosis (TB) epidemic has pressured health care managers, particularly in developing countries, to seek for alternative, innovative ways of delivering effective treatment to the large number of TB ...