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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 settings. ...
Voices from the frontline: findings from a thematic analysis of a rapid online global survey of maternal and newborn health professionals facing the COVID-19 pandemic

Aline Semaan • Constance Audet • Elise Huysmans • Bosede B Afolabi • Bouchra Assarag • Aduragbemi Banke-Thomas • Hannah Blencowe • Séverine Caluwaerts • Oona M. R. Campbell • Francesca L. Cavallaro • Leonardo Chavane • Louise Tina Day • Alexandre Delamou • Thérèse Delvaux • Wendy J. Graham • Giorgia Gon • Peter Kascak • Mitsuaki Matsui • Sarah G Moxon • Annettee Nakimuli • Andrea B. Pembe • Emma Radovich • Thomas van den Akker • Lenka Benova (2020)

Objective; To prospectively document experiences of frontline maternal and newborn healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.; ; Design ; Cross-sectional study via an online survey disseminated through professional ...
Levels, Trends and Determinants of Technical Efficiency of General Hospitals in Uganda: Data Envelopment Analysis and Tobit Regression Analysis

Rogers Ayiko • Paschal N. Mujasi • Joyce Abaliwano • Dickson Turyareeba • Rogers Enyaku • Robert Anguyo • Walter Odoch • Pauline Bakibinga • Tom Aliti (2020)

Abstract; Background: General hospitals provide a wide range of primary and secondary healthcare services. They accounted for 38% of government funding to health facilities, 8.8% of outpatient department visits and ...
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; ...
Efficacy of face-masks used in Uganda: a laboratory-based inquiry during the COVID-19 pandemic

Gerald Mboowa • Semugenze D • Nakabuye H • Bulafu D • Dickson Aruhomukama (2020)

Background ; With shortages of face-masks continuing to be reported worldwide, critical questions like whether or not there is an adequate alternative to commercially manufactured face-masks continue to linger especially ...
Feasibility, acceptability, and adoption of fingerprint scanning during contact investigation for tuberculosis in Kampala, Uganda: A parallel-convergent, mixed-methods analysis

Elizabeth B White • Amanda J Meyer • Joseph M Ggita • Diana Babirye • David Mark • Irene Ayakaka • Jessica E Haberer • Achilles Katamba • Mari Armstrong-Hough • J. Lucian Davis (2018)

Background: In resource-constrained settings, challenges with unique patient identification may limit continuity of care, monitoring and evaluation, and data integrity. Biometrics offer an appealing but understudied potential ...
Trends and Predictors of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Sexually Active Ugandan Female Youths: Evidence from Three Demographic and Health Surveys, 2006-2016

Veronicah Masanja • Solomon Tsebeni Wafula • Tonny Ssekamatte • John Bosco Isunju • Richard K Mugambe • Guido Van Hal (2020)

Abstract; Background: Female adolescents and young women have the highest risk of curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) globally. Data on the prevalence of STIs among young women in Uganda are limited. In ...
Suboptimal Antiretroviral Drug Levels and Virologic Failures among PLHIV at a Rural Referral Hospital in South Western Uganda: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.

Silvano Samba Twinomujuni • Patrick E. Ogwang • Felicitas Roelofsen • Jackson K. Mukonzo • Esther Cathyln Atukunda (2020)

Abstract; Background: Achieving favorable HIV treatment outcomes is a major challenge, particularly due to non-adherence and consequent sub-therapeutic plasma antiretroviral drug levels. This is often complicated ...
Factors associated with the Uptake of Immediate Postpartum Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices(PPIUCD) in Rwanda: A Mixed Methods Study

Chris Adrien Kanakuze • Kaye K Dan • Priscilla Musabirema • Nkubito Pascal • Scovia Nalugo Mbalinda (2020)

Abstract; Background: Rwanda has a high unmet need for family planning which could be reduced by improving access to postpartum intrauterine contraceptives device (PPIUCD) insertion. The objective of the study was ...
Financial Inclusion and the Growth of Small Medium Enterprises in Uganda: Empirical Evidence from Selected Districts in Lango Sub Region

Marus - Eton • Fabian - Mwosi • Constant - Okello-Obura • Abanis - Turyehebwa • Gilbert - Uwonda (2020)

Abstract; The growth and failure of small and medium enterprises has been a topic of discussions world over amongst policy makers and researchers. This study was guided by the following objectives: To examine the ...
A randomized controlled trial study of the acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary impact of SITA (SMS as an Incentive To Adhere): A mobile technology-based intervention informed by behavioral economics to improve ART adherence among youth in Uganda

Sarah MacCarthy • Zachary Wagner • Alexandra Mendoza-Graf • Carlos Ignacio Gutierrez • Clare Samba • Josephine Birungi • Stephen Okoboi • Sebastian Linnemayr (2019)

Abstract; Background: Studies report serious adherence problems among youth (individuals age 15 to 24 years of age) in Uganda. Recent growth in mobile phone ownership has highlighted the potential of using text-based ...
Using Media to Promote Public Awareness of Early Detection of Kaposi's Sarcoma in Africa

Miriam Laker-Oketta • Lisa M. Butler • Philippa Kadama-Makanga • Robert Inglis • Megan Wenger • Edward Katongole-Mbidde • Toby Maurer • Andrew Kambugu • Jeffrey N. Martin (2019)

Background: Despite its hallmark cutaneous presentation, most Kaposi9s sarcoma (KS) in Africa is diagnosed too late for effective treatment. Early diagnosis will only be achievable if patients with KS present earlier for ...
The Costs of Delivering Emergency Care at Regional Referral Hospitals in Uganda: A Micro-Costing Study

Kalin Werner • Tracy Kuo Lin • Nicholas Risko • Martha Osiro • Joseph Kalanzi • Lee A Wallis (2020)

Abstract; BACKGROUNDUganda experiences a high morbidity and mortality burden due to conditions amenable to emergency care, yet few public hospitals have dedicated emergency units. As a result, little is known about ...
Factors associated with Hepatitis B screening and completion of vaccination schedule among young psychoactive substance users in Kampala's informal settlements, Uganda

Tonny Ssekamatte • John Bosco Isunju • Joan Nankya Mutyoba • Moses Tetui • Richard K. Mugambe • Aisha Nalugya • Brenda Wagaba • Patience Oputan • Justine Nnakate Bukenya • Esther Buregyeya • Simon P.S. Kibira (2020)

Abstract; Background Young psychoactive substance users exhibit high-risk behaviours which can increase their risk to Hepatitis B infection. However, there is limited information on screening, and completion of the ...
Understanding implementation barriers in the national scale-up of Differentiated ART delivery in Uganda

HENRY ZAKUMUMPA • Joseph Rujumba • Japheth Kwiringira • Cordelia Katureebe • Neil Spicer (2020)

Abstract; Background: Although Differentiated Service Delivery (DSD) for anti-retroviral therapy (ART) has been rolled-out nationally in several countries since World Health Organization (WHO)’s landmark 2016 ...
Carbapenem resistance profiles of Pathogenic Escherichia coli in Uganda

Kenneth Ssekatawa • Denis K Byarugaba • Jesca L. Nakavuma • Charles Drago Kato • Francis Ejobi • Robert Tweyongyere • Eddie M. Wampande (2020)

Abstract; Background: Escherichia coli has been implicated as one of the main etiological agents of diarrhea, urinary tract infections, meningitis and septicemia worldwide. The ability to cause diseases is potentiated ...
Feasibility, acceptability, and adoption of fingerprint scanning during contact investigation for tuberculosis in Kampala, Uganda: A parallel-convergent, mixed-methods analysis

Elizabeth B White • Amanda J Meyer • Joseph M Ggita • Diana Babirye • David Mark • Irene Ayakaka • Jessica E Haberer • Achilles Katamba • Mari Armstrong-Hough • J. Lucian Davis (2018)

Background: In resource-constrained settings, challenges with unique patient identification may limit continuity of care, monitoring and evaluation, and data integrity. Biometrics offer an appealing but understudied potential ...
Preparedness of Health Care Systems for Ebola Outbreak Response in Kasese and Rubirizi districts, Western Uganda                               

Michael Kibuule • Deogratias Sekimpi • Aggrey Agaba • Abdullah Ali Halage • Michael Jonga • Leonard Manirakiza • Catherine Kansiime • Dominic Travis • Katharine Pelican • Innocent Rwego (2020)

Abstract; Background: The level of preparedness of the health care workers, the health facility and the entire health system determines the magnitude of the impact of an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak as ...
Rapid shifts in the age-specific burden of malaria following successful control interventions in four regions of Uganda

Simon P. Kigozi • Ruth N. Kigozi • Adrienne Epstein • Arthur Mpimbaza • Asadu Sserwanga • Adoke Yeka • Joaniter I. Nankabirwa • Katherine Halliday • Rachel L Pullan • Damian Rutazaana • Catherine M Sebuguzi • Jimmy Opigo • Moses R Kamya • Sarah G Staedke • Grant Dorsey • Bryan Greenhouse • Isabel Rodriguez-Barraquer (2020)

Abstract; Background: Malaria control using long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying of insecticide (IRS) has been associated with reduced transmission throughout Africa. However, the ...
Uganda’s Increasing Dependence On Development Partner Support For Immunization – A Five Year Resource Tracking Study (2012 – 2016)

Carol Kamya • Christabel Abewe • Peter Waiswa • Gilbert Asiimwe • Faith Namugaya • Charles Opio • Stephen Lagony • Muheki Charlotte (2020)

Abstract; Background There are persistent weaknesses in obtaining accurate reliable and complete data on local and external investments in immunization and yet these are critical to estimate costs, resource needs ...

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