Browsing by Author "Tamwesigire, Imelda K."
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Association between GeneXpert Diagnosis and Same-Day Initiation of Tuberculosis Treatment in Rural Eastern Uganda
Izudi, Jonathan; Tamwesigire, Imelda K.; Bajunirwe, Francis (The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene, 2020-08-10)Diagnosis of tuberculosis with GeneXpert and same-day initiation of tuberculosis treatment (SITT) has important public health and clinical benefits. GeneXpert allows for rapid diagnosis, hence presenting an opportunity for ... -
Community perceptions and practices on quality and safety of drinking water in Mbarara city, south western Uganda
Catherine, Abaasa N.; Ayesiga, Savino; Rukundo, Godfrey Zari; Lejju, Julius Bunny; Byarugaba, Frederick; Tamwesigire, Imelda K. (PLOS Water, 2023-05-30)Availability of clean drinking water is a universal human right. The quality of water differs across communities. When the quality is good, community members are the primary beneficiaries but they are also the first ones ... -
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
Akatukwasa, Cecilia; Bajunirwe, Francis; Nuwamanya, Simpson; Kansime, Noel; Aheebwe, Emmanuel; Tamwesigire, Imelda K. (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 ... -
Sputum smear non-conversion among adult persons with bacteriologically confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis in rural eastern Uganda
Izudi, Jonathan; Tamwesigire, Imelda K.; Bajunirwe, Francis (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. ... -
Treatment success and mortality among adults with tuberculosis in rural eastern Uganda: a retrospective cohort study
Izudi, Jonathan; Tamwesigire, Imelda K.; Bajunirwe, Francis (BMC Public Health, 2020)Background: Successful treatment of tuberculosis leads to clinical and public health benefits such as reduction in transmission, complications, and mortality among patients. However, data are limited on treatment outcomes ... -
Treatment supporters and level of health facility influence completion of sputum smear monitoring among tuberculosis patients in rural Uganda:
Izudi, Jonathan; Tamwesigire, Imelda K.; Bajunirwe, Francis (International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2020)Objectives: To investigate whether treatment supporters influence the completion of sputum smear monitoring (SSM) among adult persons with bacteriologically confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis (BC-PTB), and to explore the ...