Faculty of Medicine: Recent submissions
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Conceptual model for pluralistic healthcare behaviour: results from a qualitative study in southwestern Uganda
(BMJ open, 2020)Introduction: Medical pluralism, or concurrent utilisation of multiple therapeutic modalities, is common in various international contexts, and has been characterised as a factor contributing to poor health outcomes in ... -
Characteristics of human encounters and social mixing patterns relevant to infectious diseases spread by close contact: a survey in Southwest Ugand
(BMC infectious diseases, 2018)Background: Quantification of human interactions relevant to infectious disease transmission through social contact is central to predict disease dynamics, yet data from low-resource settings remain scarce. Methods: We ... -
Prognostic algorithms for post-discharge readmission and mortality among mother-infant dyads- an observational study protocol
(Frontiers in Epidemiology, 2023)Introduction: In low-income country settings, the first six weeks after birth remain a critical period of vulnerability for both mother and newborn. Despite recommendations for routine follow-up after delivery and facility ... -
Sudan virus disease super-spreading, Uganda, 2022
(BMC Infectious Diseases, 2024)Background: On 20 September 2022, Uganda declared its fifth Sudan virus disease (SVD) outbreak, culminating in 142 confirmed and 22 probable cases. The reproductive rate (R) of this outbreak was 1.25. We described persons ... -
Distribution and antifungal susceptibility profile of oropharyngeal Candida species isolated from people living with HIV in the era of universal test and treat policy in Uganda
(Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease, 2024)Background: Despite the increased frequency of oropharyngeal candidiasis among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), its management is no longer effective due to empirical treatment and emergence of ... -
How Does Antiretroviral Treatment Attenuate the Stigma of HIV? Evidence from a Cohort Study in Rural Uganda
(AIDS and Behavior, 2013)Program implementers and qualitative researchers have described how increasing availability of HIV antiretroviral therapy (ART) is associated with improvements in psychosocial health and internalized stigma. To determine ... -
Safety profile of colocasia esculenta tuber extracts in benign prostate hyperplasia
(BMC complementary medicine and therapies, 2023)Introduction: This study was motivated by the increasing global incidence of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and the promising potential of nutraceuticals as complementary therapies in ameliorating its burden. We report ... -
An evaluation of obstetrical data collection at health institutions in Mbarara Region, Uganda and Benue State, Nigeria
(The Pan African Medical Journal, 2024)Obstetrical decision-making relies on comprehensive sources of accurate data. The breadth and completion rates of obstetrical data captured at health institutions in low-to-middle income countries (LMICs) are not well ... -
Endoscopically diagnosed hookworm infestation in an adult with chronic iron infestation in an adult with chronic iron deficiency anaemia
(South Sudan Medical Journal, 2024)Despite advances in hookworm control and prevention campaigns, the prevalence remains high in sub-Saharan Africa. Iron deficiency anaemia is a major complication in those with prolonged infection, a high hookworm burden, ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Severe Depression Among Caregivers of Children with Sickle Cell Disease in Northern Uganda
(Qeios, 2023)Depression is a mental disorder characterized by low mood and affects more than 300 million people globally. Caregivers of children with Sickle cell disease (SCD) experience psychosocial distress which predisposes them to ... -
Prevalence of burnout among university students in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(PloS one, 2021)Background: Burnout is common among university students and may adversely affect academic performance. Little is known about the true burden of this preventable malady among university students in low-and-middle-income ... -
Empowering Global AMR Research Community: Interactive GIS dashboards for AMR data analysis and informed decision making
(Wellcome Open Research, 2024)Background: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a critical global public health concern, demanding effective tools for research, data analysis, and decision-making. This study proposes a groundbreaking approach to empower ... -
Khat (Catha edulis) and ethanol co-dependence modulate seizure expression in a pentylenetetrazol seizure model
(Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2011)Ethnopharmacological relevance: Khat is a plant with psychostimulant properties whose parts, mainly leaves and twigs, are chewed for its euphoriant effects. Khat use and ethanol abuse are increasingly becoming global health ... -
HIV-Related Stigma Among Pregnant Adolescents: A Qualitative Study of Patient Perspectives in Southwestern Uganda
(HIV/AIDS-Research and Palliative Care, 2024)Background: The HIV epidemic disproportionately affects adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa, with adolescent girls facing heightened vulnerability. Despite advancements in antiretroviral therapy, HIV-related stigma remains ... -
Knowledge, awareness and practices of healthcare workers regarding antimicrobial use, resistance and stewardship in Zambia: a multi-facility cross-sectional study
(JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance, 2024)Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a threat to public health globally. Despite its consequences, there is little information about the knowledge, awareness, and practices towards AMR among healthcare workers ... -
Cost-effectiveness of village health worker-led integrated community case management (iCCM) versus health facility based management for childhood illnesses in rural southwestern Uganda
(Malaria Journal, 2024)Background: In Uganda, village health workers (VHWs) manage childhood illness under the integrated community case management (iCCM) strategy. Care is provided for malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhoea in a community setting. ... -
Oral Lipid Nanocrystal Amphotericin B for Cryptococcal Meningitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial
(Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2023)Background: Amphotericin B is the gold standard treatment for severe mycoses. A new orally delivered, less-toxic formulation of amphotericin has been developed. Methods: In our randomized clinical trial, we tested oral ... -
Sero-antigen prevalence of lymphatic filariasis and risk factors of podoconiosis in Busiriba sub-county, Kamwenge district, Southwestern Uganda, August–September 2018
(BMC Research Notes, 2024)Objective: Given the neglected nature of filariasis, especially in Uganda where data are scarce, this cross-sectional study aimed to determine the sero-antigen prevalence of lymphatic filariasis and risk factors associated ... -
Burden of alcohol and other substance use and correlates among undergraduate students at Busitema University in rural Eastern Uganda after COVID‑19 lockdown
(Scientific reports, 2024)Use of alcohol and other substances remains a major health concern among higher learning institutions. This study aimed at assessing the prevalence of alcohol and other substance use among students at Busitema University ... -
Prevalence of cervical intraepithelial lesions and associated factors among women attending a cervical cancer clinic in Western Uganda; results based on Pap smear cytology
(SAGE Open Medicine, 2024)Introduction: There are high incidence and mortality rates of cervical cancer among females in East Africa. This is exacerbated by limited up-to-date data on premalignant lesions and associated factors in this setting. In ...