Research Articles: Recent submissions
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Private sector antimalarial sales a decade after “test and treat”: A cross-sectional study of drug shop clients in rural Uganda
(Frontiers in Public Health, 2023)Background: The World Health Organization has promoted “test and treat” guidelines for malaria since 2010, recommending all suspected malaria cases be confirmed with a parasitological test, typically a rapid diagnostic ... -
High prevalence of malaria in pregnancy among women attending antenatal care at a large referral hospital in northwestern Uganda: A cross-sectional study
(Plos one, 2023)Background: Malaria in pregnancy contributes to substantial morbidity and mortality among women in Uganda. However, there is limited information on the prevalence and factors associated with malaria in pregnancy among ... -
Problem Gambling Among Adolescents in Uganda: A Crosssectional Survey Study
(Journal of Gambling Studies, 2023)In recent years, gambling has evolved and grown substantially with new gambling activities and facilities being introduced, making gambling products and opportunities more available than ever before in Uganda. While the ... -
Barriers and facilitators to oral hygiene for critically ill patients at a regional referral hospital in Uganda: A qualitative study
(Research square, 2023)Introduction: Critically ill patients may not take care of activities of daily living like oral care. Due to the complexity of care and need for close monitoring for critically ill patients, they are commonly admitted to ... -
Psychological distress in adolescents: prevalence and its relation to high‑risk behaviors among secondary school students in Mbarara Municipality, Uganda
(BMC psychology, 2023)Background: Psychological distress among adolescents negatively affects their academic performance, relationships with family and friends, and ability to participate fully in the community. Stressful life events in low-income ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with reported adverse-events among patients on multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis treatment in two referral hospitals in Uganda
(BMC Infectious Diseases, 2023)Background Multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) treatment involves toxic drugs that cause adverse events (AEs), which are life-threatening and may lead to death if not well managed. In Uganda, the prevalence of MDR-TB ... -
Non‑communicable disease burden among inpatients at a rural district hospital in Malawi
(Global Health Research and Policy, 2023)Background: The burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is high in Malawi. However, resources and training for NCD care remain scarce, especially in rural hospitals. Current care for NCDs in the developing world focuses ... -
Intimate Partner Violence During COVID-19 Restrictions: A Study of 30 Countries From the I-SHARE Consortium
(Journal of interpersonal violence, 2023)Intimate partner violence (IPV) causes substantial physical and psychological trauma. Restrictions introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including lockdowns and movement restrictions, may exacerbate IPV risk and ... -
Exploring the association between social support and hazardous alcohol use among persons living with HIV in south western Uganda
(AIDS and Behavior, 2022)Hazardous alcohol use and psychological distress are common among persons living with HIV (PLWH). In Uganda, HIV prevalence is 6.2% with average pure alcohol consumption per capita of 9.8 liters. Social support may mitigate ... -
Effects of a COVID-19 Public Health Lockdown on Drinking and Health Behavior Among Persons with HIV and with Unhealthy Alcohol use in Uganda
(AIDS and Behavior, 2023)To better understand the impact of Uganda’s initial COVID-19 lockdown on alcohol use, we conducted a cross-sectional survey (August 2020-September 2021) among persons with HIV (PWH) with unhealthy alcohol use (but not ... -
It takes more than a machine: A pilot feasibility study of point-of-care HIV-1 viral load testing at a lower-level health center in rural western Uganda
(PLOS Global Public Health, 2023)Barriers continue to limit access to viral load (VL) monitoring across sub-Saharan Africa adversely impacting control of the HIV epidemic. The objective of this study was to determine whether the systems and processes ... -
Effect of household couple counselling for male involvement on the utilization of postnatal services at 1 week in Ibanda district, Uganda; A cluster randomized community trial
(International Journal of Scientific Research Updates, 2023)Introduction: Prompt and Skilled postnatal care attendance coupled with skilled Antenatal and delivery care can drastically reduce maternal morbidity and mortality and also improve newborn outcomes. Research shows that men ... -
Evaluating disparities by social determinants in hospital admission decisions for patients with COVID-19 quaternary hospital early in the pandemic
(Medicine, 2023)The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted significant disparities in hospital outcomes when focusing on social determinants of health. Better understanding the drivers of these disparities is not only critical for COVID-19 ... -
Pediatric post-discharge mortality in resourcepoor countries: A protocol for an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
(PLoS ONE, 2023)Background: More than 50 countries, mainly in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, are not on course to meet the neonatal and under-five mortality target set by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the year 2030. One ... -
Incidence of unintended pregnancy and associated factors among adolescent girls and young women at risk of HIV infection in Kampala, Uganda
(Front. Reprod. Health, 2023)Background: In sub-Saharan Africa, one in every five young women becomes pregnant, and 50% of these are unintended. Pregnancies in adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) are associated with poorer maternal and neonatal ... -
Costs of a Brief Alcohol Consumption Reduction Intervention for Persons Living with HIV in Southwestern Uganda: Comparisons of Live Versus Automated Cell Phone-Based Booster Components
(AIDS and Behavior, 2023)Low-cost interventions are needed to reduce alcohol use among persons with HIV (PWH) in low-income settings. Brief alcohol interventions hold promise, and technology may efficiently deliver brief intervention components ... -
Diagnostic accuracy of a liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry assay in small hair samples for rifampin-resistant tuberculosis drug concentrations in a routine care setting
(BMC infectious diseases, 2021)Background: Treatment monitoring of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) in resource-limited settings is challenging. We developed a multi-analyte assay for eleven anti-TB drugs in small hair samples as an objective metric ... -
Diagnostic Accuracy of a Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry Assay for Rifampin-resistant Tuberculosis Drug Concentrations in a Routine Care Setting
(Research square, 2021)Background: Treatment monitoring of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) in resource-limited settings is challenging. We developed a multi-analyte assay for eleven anti-TB drugs in small hair samples as an objective metric ... -
Patient perceptions of facilitators and barriers to reducing hazardous alcohol use among people living with HIV in East Africa
(Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy, 2023)Background: Hazardous alcohol use among people living with HIV is associated with poor outcomes and increased morbidity and mortality. Understanding the hazardous drinking experiences of people living with HIV is needed ... -
Magnitude and predictors of pre-referral treatment by Community Health Workers practicing in Rural South Western Uganda: A cross sectional study
(Research square, 2023)Background: Pre-referral treatment is critical for management of childhood illnesses. Under iCCM strategy, community health workers (CHWs) give pre-referral treatment to children under five years of age with danger signs. ...