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Effects of the Informed Health Choices primary school intervention on the ability of children in Uganda to assess the reliability of claims about treatment effects, one-year follow-up: a cluster-randomised trial

Allen Nsangi • Daniel Semakula • Andrew David Oxman • Astrid Austvoll- Dalghren • Matt Oxman • Sarah Rosenbaum • Angela Morelli • Claire Glenton • Simon Lewin • Margaret Kaseje • Iain Chalmers • Atle Freithem • Kristoffer Yunpeng Ding • Nelson Kaulukusi Kaulukusi Sewankambo (2019)

Abstract; Introduction; We evaluated an intervention designed to teach 10 to 12-year-old primary school children to assess claims about the effects of treatments (any action intended to maintain or improve health). ...
Demand for Family Planning among Poor Women in Uganda: Analysis of the Uganda Demographic and Health Surveys

Allen Kabagenyi • Pamela Kakande • Vianney Owayezu (2020)

Abstract; Background: Family planning is one of the major cost-effective interventions to improve maternal health, reduce maternal and child mortality, and prevent unplanned pregnancies, yet its use remains low in ...
A retrospective cohort investigation of seroprevalence of Marburg virus and ebolaviruses in two different ecological zones in Uganda

Luke Nyakarahuka • Ilana J. Schafer • Stephen Balinandi • Sophia Mulei • Alex Tumusiime • Jackson Kyondo • Barbara Knust • Julius J Lutwama • Pierre Rollin • Stuart Nichol • Trevor Shoemaker (2020)

Abstract; Background: Uganda has experienced seven Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreaks and four Marburg Virus disease (MVD) outbreaks between 2000 and 2019. We investigated the seroprevalence and risk factors for ...
Drop-out from the tuberculosis contact investigation cascade in a routine public health setting in urban Uganda: A prospective, multi-center study

Mari Armstrong-Hough • Patricia Turimumahoro • Amanda Meyer • Emmanuel Ochom • Diana Babirye • Irene Ayakaka • David Mark • Joseph Ggita • Adithya Cattamanchi • David Dowdy • Frank Mugabe • Elizabeth Fair • Jessica Haberer • Achilles Katamba • J. Lucian Davis (2017)

Setting Seven public tuberculosis (TB) units in Kampala, Uganda, where Uganda’s national TB program recently introduced household contact investigation, as recommended by 2012 guidelines from WHO.; Objective To ...
Determinants of health facility utilization during childbirth among 15 to 49-year-old women in Uganda: evidence from the Uganda demographic health survey 2016

Sserwanja Q • Mukunya D • Musaba M • Kawuki J • Kitutu Fe (2020)

Abstract; BackgroundAlmost all maternal deaths and other related morbidities occur in low income countries. Childbirth supervised by a skilled provider in a health facility is a key intervention to prevent maternal ...
Risk factors for HIV infection among married couples in Rakai, Uganda: A cross-sectional study

Anne M. Nabukenya • Aminah Nambuusi • Joseph KB Matovu (2020)

Abstract; Background: Although married couples can be at an elevated risk of HIV infection, few studies have explored the risk factors for HIV infection at the couple-level. We explored the risk factors for HIV ...
A retrospective cohort investigation of seroprevalence of Marburg virus and ebolaviruses in two different ecological zones in Uganda

Luke Nyakarahuka • Ilana J. Schafer • Stephen Balinandi • Sophia Mulei • Alex Tumusiime • Jackson Kyondo • Barbara Knust • Julius J Lutwama • Pierre Rollin • Stuart Nichol • Trevor Shoemaker (2020)

Abstract; Background Uganda has experienced seven Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreaks and four Marburg Virus disease (MVD) outbreaks between 2000 and 2019. We investigated the seroprevalence and risk factors for ...
Association Between Recent Overnight Travel And Use Of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets In Rural Uganda: A Prospective Cohort Study In Tororo

Emmanuel Arinaitwe • Joaniter I. Nankabirwa • Paul Krezanoski • John Rek • Victor Kamya • Adrienne Epstein • Philip J. Rosenthal • Chris Drakeley • Moses R. Kamya • Grant Dorsey • Sarah G. Staedke (2020)

Abstract; Background: The burden of malaria in Uganda remains high, but has become increasingly heterogenous following intensified malaria control. Travel within Uganda is recognised as a risk factor for malaria, ...
Seed Set Patterns in East African Cooking Bananas are Asymmetric in Bunches and Fruits

Allan Waniale • Settumba B. Mukasa • Arthur K. Tugume • Robooni Tumuhimbise • Jerome Kubiriba • Wilberforce K. Tushemereirwe • Michael Batte • Allan Brown • Rony Swennen (2020)

Abstract; Background: Low female fertility in bananas is the biggest hurdle for banana breeding. The aim of this study was to determine seed set patterns in East African cooking bananas EACBs to inform future ...
Measles Outbreak Amplified in a Pediatric Ward: Lyantonde District, Uganda, August 2017

Claire Biribawa • Joselyn Annet Atuhairwe • Lilian Bulage • Denis Othuba Okethwangu • Benon Kwesiga • Alex Riolexus Ario • Bao-Ping Zhu (2020)

Abstract; Background: Measles is a highly infectious viral disease. In August 2017, Lyantonde District, Uganda reported a measles outbreak to Uganda Ministry of Health. We investigated the outbreak to assess the ...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Psychological Interventions in Sub-Saharan Africa: Protocol for a Systematic Review of Literature

Vuyokazi Ntlantsana • Keneilwe Molebatsi • Sibongile Mashaphu • Bonginkosi Chiliza • Dickens H Akena (2020)

Abstract; Background: While untreated post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) results in considerable morbidity and higher risk of mortality, little has been done to treat PTSD in low resourced sub-Saharan Africa ...
Evaluating the safety, effectiveness and acceptability of treatment of incomplete second trimester abortion using misoprostol provided by midwives compared with physicians: study protocol for a randomized controlled equivalence trial

Susan Atuhairwe • Josaphat Byamugisha • Marie Klingberg Allvin • Amanda Cleeve • Claudia Hanson • Nazarius Mbona Tumwesigye • Othman Kakaire • Kristina Gemzell Danielsson (2019)

Abstract; Background; ; A large proportion of abortion-related mortality and morbidity occur in the second trimester of pregnancy. The Uganda Ministry of Health policy restricts management of second trimester ...
The impact of stopping and starting indoor residual spraying on malaria burden in 14 districts of Uganda

Jane Namuganga • Adrienne Epstein • Joaniter Nankabirwa • Arthur Mpimbaza • Moses Kiggundu • Asadu Sserwanga • James Kapisi • Emmanuel Arinaitwe • Samuel Gonahasa • Jimmy Opigo • Chris Ebong • Sarah Staedke • Josephat Shililu • Michael Okia • Damian Rutazaana • Catherine Maiteki-Ssebuguzi • Kassahun Belay • Moses Kamya • Grant Dorsey • Isabel Rodriguez-Barraquer (2020)

Abstract; The scale-up of malaria control efforts has led to marked reductions in malaria burden over the past twenty years, but progress has slowed. Implementation of indoor residual spraying (IRS) of insecticide, ...
Hepatitis B Prevalence among Pregnant Women in Central and West Nile regions of Uganda: Is there a Need to prioritize Prevention of Mother to Child hepatitis B transmission?

Joan Nankya-Mutyoba • Jim Aizire • Fredrick Makumbi • Lynn Atuyambe • Gregory Kirk • Ponsiano Ocama (2019)

Abstract; Introduction; ; Within sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the burden of chronic hepatitis B (HBV) is unacceptably high in several countries including Uganda. Elimination of HBV in the context of inadequate resources ...
Accuracy of the lower third molar radiographic imaging to estimate age among Ugandan young people

Catherine Lutalo Mwesigwa • Annet Mutebi Kutesa • Ian Guyton Munabi • Catherine Ann Kabenge • William Buwembo (2019)

Abstract; Objective: Dental development is a useful method for age estimation. Although third molar eruption is commonly used to estimate age in Uganda, it is reported to be unreliable because of external influences. ...
Relationships between test positivity rate, total laboratory confirmed cases of malaria, and malaria incidence in high burden settings of Uganda: An ecological analysis

Jaffer Okiring • Adrienne Epstein • Jane F. Namuganga • Victor Kamya • Asadu Sserwanga • James Kapisi • Chris Ebong • Simon P. Kigozi • Arthur Mpimbaza • Humphrey Wanzira • Jessica Briggs • Moses R. Kamya • Joaniter I. Nankabirwa • Grant Dorsey (2020)

Abstract; Background: Malaria surveillance is critical for monitoring changes in malaria morbidity over time. National Malaria Control Programs often rely on surrogate measures of malaria incidence, including the ...
In Silico Analysis of Ixodid Tick Aqauporin-1 Protein as a Candidate Anti-Tick Vaccine Antigen

Christian Ndekezi • Joseph Nkamwesiga • Sylvester Ochwo • Magambo Phillip Kimuda • Frank Norbert Mwiine • Robert Tweyongyere • Wilson Amanyire • Dennis Muhanguzi (2019)

Abstract Ticks are arthropod vectors of pathogens of both Veterinary and Public health importance. Ticks are largely controlled by acaricide application. However, acaricide efficacy is hampered by high cost, the need for ...
Exploring knowledge and attitudes toward non-communicable diseases among Village Health Teams in Eastern Uganda: a cross-sectional mixed methods study

Temitope Ojo • Nicola Hawley • Mayur Desai • Ann Akiteng • David Guwatudde • Jeremy I Schwartz (2017)

Background: Community health workers are essential personnel in resource-limited settings. In Uganda, they are organized into Village Health Teams (VHTs) and are focused on infectious diseases and maternal-child health; ...
Impact of Experiencing Specific Side-Effects on Contraceptive Switching and Discontinuation in Uganda: Results from a Longitudinal PMA Survey

Linnea A Zimmerman • Dana Sarnak • Celia Karp • Shannon Wood • Saifuddin Ahmed • Fredrick Makumbi • Simon Kibira (2020)

Abstract; There is substantial evidence that contraceptive side effects are a major deterrent to consistent use of contraception but few studies in low- or middle-income countries explore the role that specific ...
Epidemiology and Antibiotic Susceptibility of Vibrio cholerae Associated with the 2017 Outbreak in Kasese district

Jacob Stanley Iramiot • Innocent B. Rwego • Catherine Kansiime • Benon B Asiimwe (2019)

Abstract; Background: Uganda is among the 51 countries where cholera outbreaks are common. This report summarizes findings from the epidemiologic investigation, which aimed at identifying the mode of transmission ...

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