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ABO and Rhesus (D) blood group distribution among blood donors in rural south western Uganda:
(BMC Res Notes, 2016)Background: In Uganda, geographical distribution of blood groups and Rhesus (D) factor varies across the country. The aim of this study was to examine the distribution of these groups among voluntary blood donors in rural ... -
Acceptability and feasibility of long-term, realtime electronic adherence monitoring of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use among young women in Kenya: A mixed methods study
(PloS one, 2024)Real-time electronic adherence monitoring involves “smart” pill boxes that record and monitor openings as a proxy for pill taking and may be useful in understanding and supporting PrEP use; however, acceptability and/or ... -
Acceptability and Feasibility of Real-Time Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Interventions in Rural Uganda: Mixed-Method Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
(JMIR Mhealth Uhealth, 2018)Background: Wireless electronic adherence monitors can detect antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence lapses and trigger interventions in real time, thus potentially avoiding unnecessary HIV viremia. Evidence about the ... -
Acceptance of the coronavirus disease- 2019 vaccine among medical students in Uganda
(Tropical medicine and health, 2021)Background: COVID-19 is still a major global threat for which vaccination remains the ultimate solution. Uganda reported 40,751 cases and 335 deaths as of 9 April 2021 and started its vaccination program among priority ... -
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Active tuberculosis disease among people living with HIV on ART whocompleted tuberculosis preventive therapy at three public hospitals in Uganda
(PloS one, 2024)Tuberculosis (TB) preventive therapy (TPT) reduces the incidence of TB among people living with the human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV). However, despite an increase in TPT uptake, TB/HIV coinfection remains stagnant in ... -
Adaptation of the Client Diagnostic Questionnaire for East Africa
(PLOS Global Public Health, 2024)Research increasingly involves cross-cultural work with non-English-speaking populations, necessitating translation and cultural validation of research tools. This paper describes the process of translating and criterion ... -
Adaptations to HIV services delivery amidst the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in Kampala, Uganda: A qualitative study
(PLOS Glob Public Health, 2022)The enforcement of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic restrictions disrupted health services delivery and currently, there is a limited understanding regarding measures employed by health facilities to ensure ... -
Adaption and pilot testing of a lay HIV supporter program for traditional healers: a mixed methods study in rural Uganda
(Implementation Science Communications, 2023)Background: Half of people living with HIV (PLWH) in sub-Saharan Africa default from care within two years. In Uganda, and across sub-Saharan Africa, traditional healers (TH) are ubiquitous and often serve as the first ... -
Adherence and Treatment Response Among HIV-1-Infected Adults Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy in a Rural Government Hospital in Southwestern Uganda
(Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care, 2009)Background. Large-scale, government-based antiretroviral therapy (ART) programs in rural areas of resource-poor countries remain largely unevaluated. Methods. We conducted a retrospective review of all patients receiving ... -
ADHERENCE TO A SIX-DOSE REGIMEN OF ARTEMETHER-LUMEFANTRINE FOR TREATMENT OF UNCOMPLICATED PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM MALARIA IN UGANDA
(The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene., 200)Measuring baseline levels of adherence and identifying risk factors for non-adherence are important steps beforetheintroductionofnewantimalarials.InMbararainsouthwesternUganda,weassessedadherencetoartemetherlumefantrine ... -
Adherence to a six-dose regimen of Artemether-lumefantrine for Treatment of uncomplicated plasmodium falciparum malaria in Uganda
(The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2004)Measuring baseline levels of adherence and identifying risk factors for non-adherence are important steps before the introduction of new antimalarials. In Mbarara in southwestern Uganda, we assessed adherence to ... -
Adherence to a six-dose regimen of artemether-lumefantrine for treatment of uncomplicated plasmodium falciparum malaria in Uganda
(The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene., 2004)Measuring baseline levels of adherence and identifying risk factors for non-adherence are important steps beforetheintroductionofnewantimalarials.InMbararainsouthwesternUganda,weassessedadherencetoartemetherlumefantrine ... -
Adolescents’ perceptions of sexual coercion in Uganda
(African Journal of AIDS Research, 2011)In Uganda, HIV prevalence remains high with young people at higher risk of infection than adults. Much is known about the sexual risk factors for HIV transmission among youths, including sexual encounters that are coerced. ... -
Advancing detection and response capacities for emerging and re-emerging pathogens in Africa
(The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 2023)Recurrent disease outbreaks caused by a range of emerging and resurging pathogens over the past decade reveal major gaps in public health preparedness, detection, and response systems in Africa. Underlying causes of recurrent ... -
Adverse drug reactions and associated factors in multidrug-resistant tuberculosis: A retrospective review of patient medical records at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda
(SAGE Open Medicine, 2023)Objectives: The World Health Organization pragmatic guidelines recommend shorter duration drug regimens with newer, more efficacious agents for treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. However, adverse drug reactions ... -
Adverse events associated with AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine among adults in Greater Kampala, Uganda: a cross-sectional study
(African Health Sciences, 2024)Background: Uganda started AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination in March 2021 but information about adverse events is limited. We assessed adverse events following AstraZeneca vaccination among adults in Greater Kampala, Uganda. ... -
Affordable medical technologies: bringing Value-Based Design into global health
(BMJ Innovations, 2016)The implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has spurred a renewed focus on the concept of value, or health outcome per cost expended. Though interventions have generally centered around insurance reform and healthcare ... -
Alcohol consumption and sports-betting among young male motorcycle taxi boda boda riders in urban southwestern Uganda
(BMC Public Health, 2021)Background: The popularity of sports-betting is growing globally and may be associated with alcohol consumption among young adults. In this study, we examine the relationship between alcohol consumption plus other substances ... -
Alcohol Consumption as a Barrier to Prior HIV Testing in a Population-Based Study in Rural Uganda
(AIDS Behav, 2013)Early receipt of HIV care and ART is essential for improving treatment outcomes, but is dependent first upon HIV testing. Heavy alcohol consumption is common in sub-Saharan Africa, a barrier to ART adherence, and a potential ...
