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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 (2020)

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, ...
Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection boosts B cell responses to unrelated pathogens

Simon G. Kimuda • Irene Andia-Biraro • Ismail Sebina • Moses Egesa • Angela Nalwoga • Steven G. Smith • Bernard S. Bagaya • Jonathan Levin • Alison M. Elliott • John G. Raynes • Stephen Cose (2019)

Antigens from Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb), have been shown to stimulate human B cell responses to unrelated recall antigens in vitro. However, it is not known whether natural M.tb infection or whether vaccination ...
Determinants and Stability of Money Demand during Financial Liberalization in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Case of Uganda using an ARDL Approach

Allan Kayongo • Ibrahim Mukisa • Ibrahim Mike Okumu (2020)

Abstract; We analyse the determinants and stability of Uganda’s real money demand function during financial liberalization. The study contributes to literature in 4 ways, i.e.: assessing the determinants and stability ...
Risk-stratification of febrile African children at risk of sepsis using sTREM-1 as basis for a rapid triage test

Aleksandra Leligdowicz • Andrea Conroy • Michael Hawkes • Melissa Richard-Grennblatt • Kathleen Zhong • Robert Opoka • Sophie Namasopo • David Bell • W Liles • Bruno da Costa • Peter Jüni • Kevin Kain (2020)

Abstract; Identifying febrile children at risk of sepsis in low-resource settings can improve survival, but recognition triage tools are lacking. Here we test the hypothesis that measuring circulating markers of ...
Prevalence and predictors of work related musculoskeletal disorders among workers of a Gold mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Alfred Okello • Solomon Tsebeni Wafula • Deogratias K Deogratias • Richard K Mugambe (2020)

Abstract; Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are a major constraint to worker performance and health. However, research on their prevalence and associated factors among workers at gold mines ...
Patients’ and HIV Service Managers’ Perceptions of The Impact of Loss of PEPFAR Support on HIV Services in Transitioned Health Facilities in Uganda: A Qualitative Study

Henry Zakumumpa • Ligia Paina • Jess Wilhelm • Freddie Ssengooba • Eric Ssegujja • Moses Mukuru • Sara Charlotte Bennett (2020)

Abstract; Background: Although donor transitions from HIV programs are more frequent, little research exists seeking to understand the perceptions of patients and providers on this process. Between 2015 and 2016, ...
Determinants of stunting and underweight among children aged 6 to 59 months in Bussi Islands of Wakiso District, Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Edirisa Juniour Nsubuga • Ssenyondo Muzafaru • John Bosco Isunju • Roy William Mayega (2020)

Abstract; Background: Child malnutrition in rural hard to reach areas of Uganda is higher than that in urban areas and it leads to increased risk of death. It is assumed that the condition is worse in Islands, ...
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 ...
Specialty Career Preferences among Final Year Medical Students at the School of Medicine, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Uganda

Job Kuteesa • Victor Musiime • Ian G. Munabi • Aloysius G. Mubuuke • Robert Opoka • David Mukunya • Sarah Kiguli (2020)

Abstract; Background: Uganda has an imbalanced distribution of the health workforce, which may be influenced by the specialty career preferences of medical students. In spite of this, there is inadequate literature ...
Factors associated with undernutrition among children with sickle cell disease attending the sickle cell clinic in Mulago hospital, Uganda

Rosta Asiimwe • Rornald Muhumuza Kananura • Richard Kajjura • Adoke Yeka (2019)

Abstract; Background; ; Sickle cell disease (SCD) is among the neglected non-communicable diseases, which significantly contributes to early childhood mortality. In Uganda, over 20,000 children are estimated to be ...
Gestational diabetes (GDM) does not predict large birthweight or perinatal death in a relatively untreated population in Uganda; a prospective observational cohort study.

Jack Milln • Betty Nakabuye • Barnabas K. Natamba • Isaac Sekitoleko • Michael Charles Mubiru • Arthur Araali Namara • Samuel Tumwesigire • Tino Salome • Mandy Wilja • Ayoub Kakande • Brian Agaba • Faridah Nansubuga • Daniel Zaake • Ben Ayiko • Herbert Kalema • Sarah Nakubulwa • Musa Sekikubo • Annettee Nakimuli • Emily L. Webb • Moffat Nyirenda (2020)

Objective: To determine whether hyperglycaemia in the gestational diabetes (GDM) range independently predicts adverse pregnancy outcomes in Uganda. Design: Prospective observational cohort study. Setting:Five major hospitals ...
Understanding variation in maternal health service coverage and maternal health outcomes among districts in Rwanda

Felix Sayinzoga • Tetui Moses • Koos van der Velden • Jeroen van Dillen • Leon Bijlmakers (2019)

Abstract Objective To identify factors that explain variations between districts in maternal health service coverage and maternal health outcomes. Methods Individual key informant interviews and focus group discussions ...
Patient perspectives and willingness to accept incentives for tuberculosis diagnostic evaluation in Uganda.

Jillian Kadota • Sarah Nabwire • Talemwa Nalugwa • Justin S. White • Adithya Cattamanchi • Achilles Katamba • Priya B. Shete (2020)

Abstract; Background Novel strategies are urgently needed to reduce gaps in the tuberculosis (TB) cascade of care. While patient centered interventions like cash transfers are increasingly recognized as a crucial ...
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 ...
Molecular detection and phylogenetic analysis of Lumpy skin disease virus from outbreaks in Uganda 2017-2018

Sylvester Ochwo • Kimberly VanderWaal • Christian Ndekezi • Joseph Nkamwesiga • Anna Munsey • Sarah Gift Witto • Noelina Nantima • Franklin Mayanja • Anna Rose Ademun Okurut • David Kalenzi Atuhaire • Frank Norbert Mwiine (2020)

Abstract; Background Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is an infectious viral disease of cattle caused by a capripox virus. LSD has substantial economic implications, with infection resulting in permanent damage to the skin ...
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 (2019)

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 to assess the outbreak scope, ...
Isolation and characterization of chitosan from Ugandan edible mushrooms, Nile perch scales and banana weevils for biomedical applications.

Kenneth Ssekatawa • Denis K. Byarugaba • Eddie M. Wampande • Tlou N. Moja • Edward Nxumalo • Malik Maaza • Juliet Sackey • Francis Ejobi • John Baptist Kirabira (2020)

Abstract; Background: Of recent, immense attention has been given to chitosan in the biomedical field due to its valuable biochemical and physiological properties such as biodegradability, biocompatibility, ...
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 ...
Late Diagnosis among patients with Prostate Cancer at the Uganda Cancer Institute: A retrospective cohort study.

Nelson Bunani • Angela Nakanwagi Kisakye • Aloysius Ssennyonjo • Fred Nuwaha (2020)

Abstract; Background Late diagnosis of prostate cancer is common in Uganda and elsewhere. Diagnosis in advanced stages is associated with high mortality, morbidity and low quality of life. We estimated time taken ...
Aflatoxins in Uganda: an encyclopedic review of the etiology, epidemiology, detection, quantification, exposure assessment, reduction and control

Timothy Omara • Winfred Nassazi • Tom Omute • Aburu Awath • Fortunate Laker • Raymond Kalukusu • Bashir Musau • Brenda V Nakabuye • Sarah Kagoya • George Otim • Eddie Adupa (2019)

Uganda is predominantly an agricultural country where farming employ more than 60% of the population. Aflatoxins remain a scourge in the country, unprecedentedly reducing the value of agricultural foods and in high enough ...

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