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(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 ... -
“I beg you…breastfeed the baby, things changed”: infant feeding experiences among Ugandan mothers living with HIV in the context of evolving guidelines to prevent postnatal transmission
(BMC Public Health, 2018)Background: For women living with HIV (WLWH) in low- and middle-income countries, World Health Organization (WHO) infant feeding guidelines now recommend exclusive breastfeeding until six months followed by mixed feeding ... -
I still desire to have a child
(Taylor & Francis, 2022-01-11)This study explored the intersecting forms of stigma experienced by HIV-serodifferent couples with unmet reproductive goals in rural Uganda. The parent mixed-methods study, which included 131 HIV-exposed women with plans ... -
Ideal Cardiovascular Health and Carotid Atherosclerosis in a Mixed Cohort of HIV-Infected and Uninfected Ugandans
(AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses, 2016)Background and Aims: Preventable cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors are responsible for the majority of CVD-related deaths, and are increasingly recognized as a cause of morbidity and mortality for HIV-infected ... -
Ideal Cardiovascular Health and Carotid Atherosclerosis in a Mixed Cohort of HIV-Infected and Uninfected Ugandans
(2017)Preventable cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors are responsible for the majority of CVD-related deaths, and are increasingly recognized as a cause of morbidity and mortality for HIV-infected persons taking antiretroviral ... -
Identification of Antimicrobial Peptides Isolated From the Skin Mucus of African Catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822)
(Frontiers in microbiology, 2021)Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) constitute a broad range of bioactive compounds in diverse organisms, including fish. They are effector molecules for the innate immune response, against pathogens, tissue damage and infections. ... -
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 ... -
Identification of promoted eclipse unstable interfaces using clone detection technique
(International Journal of Software Engineering & Applications (IJSEA), 2018)The Eclipse framework is a popular and widely used framework that has been evolving for over a decade. The framework provides both stable interfaces (APIs) and unstable interfaces (non-APIs). Despite being discouraged ... -
Identification of promoted eclipse Unstable interfaces using clone Detection technique
(International Journal of Software Engineering & Applications (IJSEA), 2018-09)The Eclipse framework is a popular and widely used framework that has been evolving for over a decade. The framework provides both stable interfaces (APIs) and unstable interfaces (non-APIs). Despite being discouraged by ... -
Identification of the causative dermatophyte of tinea capitis in children attending Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in Uganda by PCR-ELISA and comparison with conventional mycological diagnostic methods
(Medical mycology, 2017)Tinea capitis is a dermatophyte infection common among prepubertal children in sub- Saharan Africa and mainly caused by Trichophyton and Microsporum species. Accurate identification is challenging as conventional methods ... -
“If you have light, your heart will be at peace”: A qualitative study of household lighting and social integration in southwestern Uganda
(Journal of Global Health, 2023)Background: Expanding electrification and access to other clean and affordable energy, such as solar energy, is a critical component of the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where 70% of ... -
IGAD and forced migration response in the Horn of Africa: Prospects and obstacles
(Institute of Development Policy (IOB),, 2023)The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has taken a role of responding to forced migration in the Horn of Africa where wars, conflicts and disasters have generated refugees, asylum seekers, Internally Displaced ... -
Ileosigmoid Knotting in Pregnancy: A case Report Seen in Uganda.
(East and Central African Journal of Surgery, 2013)Ileo-sigmoid knotting (ISK) refers to the intertwining of the ileum and the sigmoid colon. The incidence of ISK is not known but generally occurs in areas with high incidence of sigmoid volvulus such as Africa, Asia, ... -
Immuno-Kachiks formula immunomodulates and ameliorates hepatic damage induced by monosodium glutamate in rats
(Heliyon, 2024)The immune system plays a vital role in controlling liver fibrosis and enhancing the pathogenesis of liver inflammation. Monosodium glutamate is a common flavor-enhancement food additive. This study evaluated the ... -
Immunogenicity and safety of fractional doses of 17D-213 yellow fever vaccine in children (YEFE): a randomised, double-blind, non-inferiority substudy of a phase 4 trial
(The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 2023)Background: Current supply shortages constrain yellow fever vaccination activities, particularly outbreak response. Although fractional doses of all WHO-prequalified yellow fever vaccines have been shown to be safe and ... -
Immunogenicity and safety of fractional doses of yellow fever vaccines: a randomised, double-blind, non-inferiority trial
(The Lancet, 2021)Background: Stocks of yellow fever vaccine are insufficient to cover exceptional demands for outbreak response. Fractional dosing has shown efficacy, but evidence is limited to the 17DD sub strain vaccine. We assessed the ... -
Immunogenicity of Fractional Doses of Tetravalent A/C/Y/W135 Meningococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine: Results from a Randomized Non-Inferiority Controlled Trial in Uganda
(PLoS Negl Trop Dis, 2008)Background: Neisseria meningitidis serogroup A is the main causative pathogen of meningitis epidemics in sub-Saharan Africa. In recent years, serogroup W135 has also been the cause of epidemics. Mass vaccination campaigns ... -
Immunologic Pathways That Predict Mortality in HIV-Infected Ugandans Initiating Antiretroviral Therapy
(The Journal of infectious diseases, 2017)The plasma kynurenine/tryptophan (KT) ratio, a marker of adaptive immune defects, strongly predicts mortality during treated human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease in Ugandans as compared to US-based populations. Here, ... -
Impact of a solar lighting intervention on social determinants of health in rural Uganda: a mixed methods, randomized controlled trial
(2021)Background. Clinical trials to reduce household air pollution have largely focused on cookstoves and have been in part limited by suboptimal adoption of cleaner cooking technologies. Less is known about the adoption and ... -
Impact of alcohol use disorder severity on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) viral suppression and CD4 count in three international cohorts of people with HIV
(Clinical and Experimental Research, 2023)Background: Alcohol use has been linked to worse human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) immunologic/virologic outcomes, yet few studies have explored the effects of alcohol use disorder (AUD). This study assessed whether AUD ...