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Zinc for Infection Prevention in Sickle Cell Anemia (ZIPS): Study Protocol for a Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial in Ugandan children with Sickle Cell Anemia

Dibyadyuti Datta • Ruth Namazzi • Andrea L. Conroy • Sarah E. Cusick • Heather A. Hume • Abner Tagoola • Russell E. Ware • Robert O. Opoka • Chandy C. John (2019)

Abstract; Background; ; Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is the most common inherited hemoglobinopathy worldwide. Infection is a major cause of illness and death in children with SCA, especially in sub Saharan Africa where ...
Correlates Of Intimate Partner Violence Among Married Women In Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Derrick Gubi • Elizabeth Nansubuga • Stephen Ojiambo Wandera (2020)

Abstract; Background: In Uganda, just like in many sub-Saharan countries, studies on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) among married women are limited. The aim of this paper was to determine the correlates of emotional, ...
Identifying risk factors for perinatal death at Tororo District Hospital, Uganda: a case-control study

Martha Tesfalul • Paul Natureeba • Nathan Day • Ochar Thomas • Stephanie L Gaw (2019)

Abstract; Background Sub-Saharan Africa faces a disproportionate burden of perinatal deaths globally. However, data to inform targeted interventions on an institutional level is lacking, especially in rural, ...
Outcomes of male circumcision performed by medical doctors and non–doctor health workers in central Uganda

Hope Kibansha Matumaini • Anthony Batte • Kennedy Otwombe • Emily Lebotsa • Sam Luboga (2020)

Abstract; Objective: Task shifting for male circumcision is still a challenge. The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of circumcision conducted by doctors compared to non-doctors in Kampala, UgandaResults: ...
Face-masking, an acceptable protective measure against COVID-19: Findings of Ugandan high-risk groups

Dickson Aruhomukama • Gerald Mboowa • David Musoke • Douglas Bulafu (2020)

Face-masking could reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. We assessed: knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and practices towards COVID-19 and face-mask use among 644 high risk-individuals in Kampala, Uganda. In data ...
Well Neonate Due For Discharge In Low Resource Setting Must Be Screened For Significant Hyperbilirubinemia

Nasuna Carolyn • Yaser Abdallah • Karamagi Charles • Mugalu Jamiru (2020)

Abstract; Background: Due to lack of comprehensive postnatal care; neonates in low resource settings are at high risk for significant hyperbilirubinemia (SHB) and its complications. We conducted a study to determine ...
Exploring barriers and facilitators to integrated hypertension-HIV management in Ugandan HIV clinics using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR)

Martin Muddu • Andrew K. Tusubira • Brenda Nakirya • Rita Nalwoga • Fred C. Semitala • Ann R. Akiteng • Jeremy I. Schwartz • Isaac Ssinabulya (2019)

Abstract Background Persons Living with HIV (PLHIV) receiving antiretroviral therapy have increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Integration of services for hypertension (HTN), the primary CVD risk factor, into ...
Correlates of knowledge of family planning among people living in fishing communities of Lake Victoria, Uganda

Annet Nanvubya • R.K. Wanyenze • T. Nakaweesa • J. Mpendo • B. Kawoozo • F. Matovu • S. Nabukalu • G. Omoding • J. Kaweesi • J. Ndugga • O. Kamacooko • K. Chinyenze • M. A. Price • J.P. Van Geertruyden (2020)

Abstract; Background Knowledge of family planning (FP) is a key determinant of contraceptive use which ultimately plays a role in attainment of good health and in conduct of clinical research. People living in ...
Knowledge and Competence Retention Among Mid-Level Health Providers After Intensive One-On-One Clinical Mentorship in TB and HIV Management

Senjovu Dk • Naikoba S • Mugabe P • Kadengye Dt • McCarthy C • Riley Pl • Dalal S (2020)

Abstract; Introduction : Clinical mentorship is effective in improving knowledge and competence of health providers and may be a useful task sharing approach for improving antiretroviral therapy. However, the ...
Apparent density, trypanosome infection rates and host preference of tsetse flies in the sleeping sickness endemic focus of Northwestern Uganda

Robert Opiro • Robert Opoke • Harriet Angwech • Esther Nakafu • Francis A. Oloya • Geoffrey Openy • Moses Njahira • Mercy Macharia • Richard Echodu • Geoffrey M. Malinga • Elizabeth A. Opiyo (2020)

Abstract; Background: African trypanosomiasis, caused by protozoa of the genus Trypanosoma and transmitted by the tsetse fly, is a serious parasitic disease of humans and animals. Reliable data on the vector ...
Correlates of knowledge of family planning among people living in fishing communities of Lake Victoria, Uganda

Annet Nanvubya • R.K. Wanyenze • T. Nakaweesa • J. Mpendo • B. Kawoozo • F. Matovu • S. Nabukalu • G. Omoding • J. Kaweesi • J. Ndugga • O. Kamacooko • K. Chinyenze • M. A. Price • J.P. Van Geertruyden (2020)

Abstract; Background: Knowledge of family planning (FP) is a key determinant of contraceptive use which ultimately plays a role in attainment of good health and in conduct of clinical research. People living in ...
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; ; Cholera has continued to be a global threat to public health and a key indicator of lack of social development in developing countries. This report summarizes findings from the epidemiologic ...
Variation in energy intake of female chimpanzees: comparing estimates based on food item versus energy ingestion rates

Moreen Uwimbabazi • Richard W Wrangham • Zarin P Machanda • Nancy L Conklin-Brittain • Jessica M Rothman • Gilbert I Basuta (2016)

Different food items can provide calories at different rates, yet nutritional studies of primates are generally based on the proportion of time spent eating different foods. Accordingly, estimates of energy intake are ...
Effectiveness of Peer-Supervision on Paediatric Fever Treatment Among Registered Private Drug Sellers in East-Central Uganda: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis

Arthur Bagonza • Freddy Eric Kitutu • Stefan Peterson • Andreas Mårtensson • Milton Mutto • Phyllis Awor • David Mukanga • Henry Wamani (2020)

Abstract; Background: Appropriate treatment of paediatric fever in rural areas remains a challenge and may be partly due to inadequate supervision of licensed drug sellers. This study assessed the effectiveness of ...
Status of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Healthcare Facilities in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda.

Denis Kayiwa • Richard K. Mugambe • Jane Sembuche Mselle • John Bosco Isunju • John C. Ssempebwa • Solomon Tsebeni Wafula • Rawlance Ndejjo • Winnie K Kansiime • Aisha Nalugya • Brenda Wagaba • Jude. B. Zziwa • Constance Bwire • Esther Buregyeya • Martin Othieno Radooli • Ceaser Kimbugwe • Emily Namanya • Najib Lukooya Bateganya • Joanne A. McGriff • Yuke Wang • Tonny Ssekamatte • Yakubu Habib (2020)

Abstract; Background: Improved Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services in Health Care Facilities (HCFs) is of significant public health importance. It is associated with a reduction in the transmission of ...
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, ...
Evaluating the performance of malaria genomics for inferring changes in transmission intensity using transmission modelling

Oliver J Watson • Lucy C Okell • Joel Hellewell • Hannah C Slater • H Juliette T Unwin • Irene Omedo • Philip Bejon • Robert W. Snow • Abdisalan M Noor • Kirk A. Rockett • Christina Hubbart • Joaniter I. Nankabirwa • Bryan Greenhouse • Hsiao-Han Chang • Azra C. Ghani • Robert Verity (2019)

Abstract Advances in genetic sequencing and accompanying methodological approaches have resulted in pathogen genetics being used in the control of infectious diseases. To utilise these methodologies for malaria we first ...
Doctors experiences on the quality of care for pesticide poisoning patients in hospitals in Kampala, Uganda: a qualitative exploration using donabedian’s model

Charles Ssemugabo • Sarah Nalinya MPH • Abdullah Ali Halage • Ruth Mubeezi Neebye • David Musoke • Erik Jørs (2019)

Abstract; Background: Pesticides are responsible for a significant percentage of deaths globally with majority occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. Deaths due to pesticide poisoning can be reduced if poisoning cases ...
Relationship between blood Lead status and anemia in Ugandan children with malaria infection

Ambrose K Mukisa • Denis M Kasozi • Claire Aguttu • Peter C. Vuzi • Joseph Kyambadde (2020)

Abstract; Background In Uganda, childhood anemia remains a health challenge and is associated with malaria infection as well as iron deficiency. Iron deficiency is intertwined with nutritional status, age and other ...
Liquid-based Cytology for the Detection of Cervical Intraepithelial Lesions in Jimma Town, Ethiopia

Getnet Tesfaw • Yesuf Ahmed • Lealem Gedefaw • Lamessa Dube • Samson Godu • Kirubel Eshetu • Mesfin Nigussie • Haftamu Hailekiros • Moses Joloba • Gelila Kidane Goba • Alemseged Abdissa (2020)

Abstract; Background: Cervical cancer is the second leading type of female cancer in Ethiopia. Screening for cervical cancer is primarily conducted using visual inspection with 5% acetic acid (VIA). Liquid-based ...

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