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Evaluating the computer-assisted HIV/AIDs education intervention implemented in school’s in Uganda
(University of Manchester, 2011)Over 29 years into the epidemic, fighting HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired, Immune, Deficiency, Syndrome) continues to be a global concern. School-based computer-assisted HIV/AIDS ... -
A Controlled Pre-Post Evaluation of a Computer-based HIV/AIDS Education on Students’ Sexual Behaviors, Knowledge and Attitudes
(Online Journal of Public Health Informatics, 2012)Unlike traditional approaches to sexuality and HIV education which can be constrained by the sensitive nature of the subject, Information Technology (IT) can be an innovative teaching tool that can be used to educate people ... -
Contextual Mediators influencing the Effectiveness of Behavioural Change Interventions: A Case of HIV/AIDS Prevention Behaviours
(Online Journal of Public Health Informatics, 2012)Background: Although Uganda had recorded declines in HIV infection rates around 1990’s, it is argued that HIV/AIDS risk sexual behavior, especially among the youth, started increasing again from early 2000. School-based ... -
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY-MEDIATED ISSUES IN SEXUAL HEALTH AND HIV/AIDS EDUCATION
(EJISDC, 2012)Literature on the usefulness of IT-assisted HIV/AIDS interventions especially in the African setting is scarce. This leaves little to nothing known about the benefits of IT-assisted HIV interventions from the experience ... -
Ethical Questions in Medical Electronic Adherence Monitoring
(Journal of general internal medicine, 2015-09-10)Electronic adherence monitors (EAMs) record and report an array of health behaviors, ranging from taking daily medications to wearing medical devices. EAMs are utilized in research worldwide and are being investigated for ... -
Ethical Questions in Medical Electronic Adherence Monitoring
(Journal of general internal medicine, 2016)Electronic adherence monitors (EAMs) record and report an array of health behaviors, ranging from taking daily medications to wearing medical devices. EAMs are utilized in research worldwide and are being investigated for ... -
The Meanings in the messages: how SMS reminders and real-time adherence monitoring improve antiretroviral therapy adherence in rural Uganda
(AIDS, 2016)Objective: To understand how a pilot intervention combining SMS reminders with real-time adherence monitoring improved adherence to HIV antiretroviral therapy (ART) for adults initiating treatment in rural Uganda. Design: ... -
Impact of E- Learning Management System Adoption at Mbarara University of Science and Technology
(International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology (IJCTT), 2016-12)The wider adoption of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) has provided opportunities to utilize electronic teaching and learning environments (e-learning) such as Learning Management System (LMS) in Higher ... -
Digital adherence technologies for the management of tuberculosis therapy: mapping the landscape and research priorities
(BMJ Global Health, 2018)Poor medication adherence may increase rates of loss to follow-up, disease relapse and drug resistance for individuals with active tuberculosis (TB). While TB programmes have historically used directly observed therapy ... -
Ugandan Study Participants Experience Electronic Monitoring of Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence as Welcomed Pressure to Adhere
(AIDS and Behavior, 2018-06-20)Many new technologies monitor patients’ and study participants’ medical adherence. Some have cautioned that these devices transgress personal autonomy and ethics. But do they? This qualitative study explored how Ugandan ... -
Predicting Cellular Protein localization Sites on Ecoli’s Minimal Dataset using a Comparison of Machine Learning Techniques
(International Journal of Computer Applications, 2018-08)Several Machine Learning Classification Techniques have been applied in predicting Protein Localization sites of E. coli using a number of techniques. However, research done is limited to no prediction of Localization sites ... -
Digital monitoring technologies could enhance tuberculosis medication adherence in Uganda: Mixed methods study
(Journal of clinical tuberculosis and other mycobacterial diseases, 2019)Background: Effective administration of tuberculosis therapy remains challenging. The recommended strategy of direct observed therapy is challenging and its implementation has been limited in many settings. Digital adherence ... -
Resilience after withdrawing a technology-based medication adherence support intervention from people living with HIV in rural Uganda
(Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group, 2019-01-09)Technology-based interventions for behavior change, such as adherence monitors and SMS text messages, can improve adherence to HIV antiretroviral therapy. It is unclear, however, how the effects of such interventions are ... -
Electronic Learning May Improve the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics and Science in Marginalized Schools in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Uganda: A Baseline Analysis.
(Journal of Education and Development, 2019-07-22)Background: Over the years, mathematics and sciences have been performed poorly worldwide. There is an overwhelming high failure rates of mathematics and sciences in the marginalized schools found in Nakivale refugee ... -
Exploring the Gender Gap in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), and Soft Skills, and Knowledge of Role of Models Among Students in Rural Uganda.
(Journal of Education and Development, 2019-09-17)Background: Globally, women’s representation in STEM fields remains significantly lower than that of men. Studies assessing the STEM gender gap in disadvantaged rural-based schools are lacking. Objective: To examine the ... -
Leveraging Data Science for Global Health
(Springer Nature., 2020)Background Healthcare systems function as an important component and a contributing factor in global health. The application of information technology (IT) in healthcare systems function as a basis for the utilization of ... -
Technological Factors and Adoption of the Unified Identification System (UIDS) Among Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) In Uganda; A Quantitative Perspective
(European Journal of Technology, 2020)Purpose: The study sought to examine the relationship between technological factors and UID system's adoption among MDAs in Uganda. Methodology: A positivist paradigm and cross-section design were adopted with a sample ... -
Mobile Phone-based Multimedia Application Could Improve Maternal Health in Rural Southwestern Uganda: Mixed Methods Study
(Online Journal of Public Health Informatics, 2020)Background: Reducing maternal and infant mortality rates remains challenging. Illiteracy, lack of reliable information, long distances to health centers continue to limit access to quality maternal healthcare in Uganda. ... -
An Overview of Data Science Innovations, Challenges and Limitations Towards Real-World Implementations in Global Health
(2020)Health institutions are increasingly collecting vast amounts of patient data. However, mining data from those different institutions is not possible for various challenges. In this chapter, we will report on our experience ... -
Correction to: Ugandan Study Participants Experience Electronic Monitoring of Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence as Welcomed Pressure to Adhere
(AIDS and Behavior, 2020)In the original publication of the article, the number of “EAM Users” with education level of “University/vocational” in Table is listed as 5 [12.5%], where it should be listed as 3 [7.5%]. The corrected Table 1 is listed ...
