Research Articles: Recent submissions
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Effets dramatiques des mesures de santé publique liées à la COVID-19 et de la migration inverse de masse sur la santé sexuelle et reproductive des jeunes des régions rurales de l’Ouganda
(Paediatrics & Child Health, 2022)Introduction: Les jeunes (de 10-24 ans) comptent pour presque le tiers de la population ougandaise et il est fréquemment difficile pour eux de se prévaloir de services de santé sexuelle et reproductive (SSR), l’incidence ... -
Comparing field‑collected versus remotely‑sensed variables to model malaria risk in the highlands of western Uganda
(Malaria Journal, 2023)Background: Malaria risk is not uniform across relatively small geographic areas, such as within a village. This heterogeneity in risk is associated with factors including demographic characteristics, individual behaviours, ... -
Promptness in seeking treatment from Village Health workers for children under five years with malaria, diarrhoea and pneumonia in rural southwestern Uganda
(Malaria Journal,, 2023)Background: Village Health Workers (VHWs) in Uganda provide treatment for the childhood illness of malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhoea through the integrated community case management (iCCM) strategy. Under the strategy ... -
Comparing field‑collected versus remotely‑sensed variables to model malaria risk in the highlands of western Uganda
(Malaria Journal, 2023)Background: Malaria risk is not uniform across relatively small geographic areas, such as within a village. This heterogeneity in risk is associated with factors including demographic characteristics, individual behaviours, ... -
Community perceptions and practices on quality and safety of drinking water in Mbarara city, south western Uganda
(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 ... -
Burden of alcohol and other substance use and correlates among undergraduate students at Busitema University in rural Eastern Uganda after COVID-19 lockdown
(Research square, 2023)Use of alcohol and other substance remains a major health concern among higher learning institutions. This study aimed at assessing prevalence of alcohol and other substance use among students at Busitema University in ... -
Management of children with danger signs in integrated community case management care in rural southwestern Uganda (2014–2018)
(International Health, 2023-05-16)Background: In integrated community case management (iCCM) care, community health workers (CHWs) pro- vide home-based management of fever, diarrhea and fast breathing for children aged < 5 y. The iCCM protocol recommends ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Permethrin-treated baby wraps for the prevention of malaria in children: Protocol for a double-blind, randomized placebocontrolled controlled trial in western Uganda
(Plos one, 2023)This article details the study protocol for a double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled trial to determine the effectiveness of permethrin-treated baby wraps to prevent Plasmodium falciparum malaria infection in children ... -
High prevalence of risky sexual behaviour among key populations receiving antiretroviral therapy at a large HIV clinic in northern Uganda
(African Health Sciences, 2023)Background: Risky sexual behaviour (RSB) among key populations pose a significant risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection but remains understudied. Objectives: We assessed the prevalence and factors associated ... -
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 ...
