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Mortality among children under five years admitted for routine care of severe acute malnutrition: a prospective study from Kampala, Uganda

Damalie Nalwanga • Victor Musiime • Samuel Kizito • John Baptist Kiggundu • Philippa Musoke • James K Tumwine (2019)

Abstract; Background:; Mortality among children under five years of age admitted to malnutrition units in sub-Saharan Africa remains high. The burden of HIV infection, a major risk factor for mortality among patients ...
Schistosomiasis, Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Health Related Quality of Life Measurements in Rural Africa

Christopher Kenneth Opio • Francis Kazibwe • Lalitha Rejani • Narcis B Kabatereine • Ponsiano Ocama (2020)

Abstract; Introduction Health related quality of life (HRQOL) measurements, which include disability weights, are important endpoints of health care delivery. These measurements are scarce for patients with upper ...
Missed Opportunities for Family Planning Counselling among HIV-Positive Women Receiving HIV Care in Uganda

JULIET NABIRYE • Joseph KB Matovu • John Baptist Bwanika • Fredrick Makumbi • Rhoda K. Wanyenze (2020)

Abstract; Introduction HIV-positive women who are still in the reproductive years need adequate sexual and reproductive health information to make informed reproductive health choices. However, many HIV-positive ...
Functional Adrenal Insufficiency among Tuberculosis-Human Immunodeficiency Virus co-infected patients: A Cross-section study in Uganda

Agnes Bwanika Bwanika Naggirinya • Andrew Mujugira • David B. Meya • Irene Andia Biraro • Ezekiel Mupere • William Worodria • Yukari C. Manabe (2020)

Abstract; Objective: Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of adrenal insufficiency in resource-limited settings. The adrenal gland is the most commonly affected endocrine organ in TB infection. We assessed factors ...
Impact of a package of diagnostic tools, clinical algorithm, and training and communication on outpatient acute fever case management in low- and middle-income countries: protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Olawale Salami • Philip Horgan • Catrin E Moore • Abhishek Giri • Asadu Sserwanga • Ashish Pathak • Buddha Basnyat • Francois Kiemde • Frank Smithuis • Freddy Kitutu • Jan Swasthya Sahyog • Halidou Tinto • Heidi Hopkins • James Kapisi • Myo Maung Maung Swe • Neelam Taneja • Rita Baiden • Shanta Dutta • Adelaide Campaore • David Kaawa-Mafigiri • Phyu Hnin Hlaing • Summita Udas Shakya • Vida Kukula • Stefano Ongarello • Anjana Tomar • Sarabjit S Chadha • Kamini Walia • Cassandra Kelly-Cirino • Piero Olliaro (2020)

Abstract; Background. The management of acute febrile illnesses places a heavy burden on clinical services in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Bacterial and viral aetiologies of acute fevers are often ...
Health-related Quality of Life Among Patients With Bipolar Disorder in Rural Southwestern Uganda: A Hospital Based Cross Sectional Study

Lucas Anyayo • Scholastic Ashaba • Mark Mohan Kaggwa • Maling Samuel • Etheldreda Nakimuli-Mpungu (2020)

Abstract; Background: Bipolar disorder is a psychiatric disorder that alters mood and affects over 55 million people globally with an estimated lifetime prevalence of approximately 0.8 - 1.1%. In Africa, the lifetime ...
Determinants of early postnatal care attendance: analysis of the 2016 Uganda Demographic and Health Survey

Patricia Ndugga • Noor Kassim Namiyonga • Deogratious Sebuwufu (2020)

Abstract; Background; The first two days after childbirth present the highest risk of dying for a mother. Providing postnatal care within the first two days after childbirth can help avert maternal mortality because ...
Predictors of Failure on Second-line Antiretroviral Therapy with Protease Inhibitor Mutations in Uganda

Hellen Musana • Ssensamba Jude Thaddeus • Mary Nakafeero • Henry Mugerwa • Flavia Matovu Kiweewa • David Serwadda • Francis Ssali (2020)

Abstract; Introduction Failure on second-line antiretroviral therapy (ART) with protease inhibitor (PI) mutations is on the rise. However, there is a paucity of information on the factors associated with this ...
RTS,S malaria vaccine pilot studies: addressing the human realities in large-scale clinical trials

Machteld van den Berg • Bernhards Ogutu • Nelson Sewankambo • Nikola Biller-Andorno • Marcel Tanner (2018)

Abstract; A malaria vaccine as part of the integrated malaria control and elimination efforts will have a major impact on public health in sub-Sahara Africa. The first malaria vaccine, RTS,S, now enters pilot ...
Challenges with Scale-up of GeneXpert MTB/RIF® inUganda: a Health Systems Perspective

Talemwa Nalugwa • Priya B. Shete • Mariam Nantale • Katherine Farr • Christopher Ojok • Emma Ochom • Frank Mugabe • Moses Joloba • David W. Dowdy • David A.J. Moore • J. Lucian Davis • Adithya Cattamanchi • Achilles Katamba (2019)

Abstract; Background: Many high burden countries are scaling-up GeneXpertÒMTB/RIF (Xpert) testing for tuberculosis (TB) using a hub-and-spoke model. However, the effect of scale up on reducing TB has been limited. ...
Mandated Actions, Legitimate Role-Bearers and Expected Actor Networks in the Management of Infectious Disease Epidemics: The Case of Marburg Virus Disease in Uganda.

Steven Ssendagire • Doreen Tuhebwe • Susan Babirye • Rebecca Nuwematsiko • Andrew K. Tusubira • Joshua Kayiwa • Aloysius Ssennyonjo • Issa Makumbi • Freddie Ssengooba (2020)

Abstract; Background In many Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries, epidemic management is characterized with inaction, confusion and friction among a multitude of participating organizations. This is partially ...
Medicinal plants used by herbalists in the treatment of snakebites envenomation in the Acholi, Teso and Karamoja sub-regions of Uganda

David Fred Okot • Anywar Godwin • Jane Namukobe • Robert Byamukama (2020)

Abstract; Background; ; There is high mortality and morbidity due to poisonous snakebites globally, with Sub Saharan African having one of the highest rates. However, Traditional Medicine Practitioners (TMP) have ...
Cerebrospinal Fluid Lactate as a Prognostic Marker of Disease Severity and Mortality in Cryptococcal Meningitis

Mahsa Abassi • Ananta S Bangdiwala • Edwin Nuwagira • Kiiza Kandole Tadeo • Michael Okirwoth • Darlisha A. Williams • Edward Mpoza • Lillian Tugume • Kenneth Ssebambulidde • Katherine Huppler Hullsiek • Abdu K Musubire • Conrad Muzoora • Joshua Rhein • David B. Meya • David R. Boulware (2020)

Background: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) lactate levels can differentiate between bacterial and viral meningitis. We measured CSF lactate in individuals with cryptococcal meningitis to determine its clinical significance. ; ...
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 ...
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 ...
‘I know those people will be approachable and not mistreat us’: a qualitative study of inspectors and private drug sellers on peer supervision in rural Uganda

Arthur Bagonza • Stefan Peterson • Andreas Mårtensson • Milton Mutto • Phllis Awor • Freddy Eric Kitutu • Linda Gibson • Henry Wamani (2020)

Abstract; BackgroundPeer supervision improves health care delivery by health workers. However, in rural Uganda, self-supervision is what is prescribed for licensed private drug sellers by statutory guidelines. ...
Inhibitory KIR ligands are associated with higher P. falciparum parasite prevalence

Jean C Digitale • Perri C Callaway • Maureen P. Martin • George W. Nelson • Mathias Viard • John Rek • Emmanuel Arinaitwe • Grant Dorsey • Moses R. Kamya • Mary Carrington • Isabel Rodriguez-Barraquer • Margaret E. Feeney (2020)

Killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIR) and their HLA ligands influence the outcome of many infectious diseases. Data from a longitudinal cohort comprised of three study sites in Uganda with varying malaria ...
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 ...
“I would like to be part of the team distributing the kits because I have all the qualities” Formative research to inform the development of a peer-led HIV self-testing intervention to improve HIV testing uptake and linkage to HIV care among young people and adult men in Kasensero fishing community, Rakai, Uganda

Joseph KB Matovu • Aminah Nambuusi • Scovia Nakabirye • David Serwadda • Rhoda Wanyenze (2020)

Abstract; Background Despite efforts to improve HIV testing and linkage to HIV care among young people and adult men, uptake rates remain below global targets. We conducted formative research to generate data ...
Nasopharyngeal carriage, spa types and antibiotic susceptibility profiles of Staphylococcus aureus from healthy children less than 5 years in Eastern Uganda

David Kateete • Benon B Asiimwe • Raymond Mayanja • Brian Mujuni • Freddie Bwanga • Christine F Najjuka • Karin Källander • Elizeus Rutebemberwa (2019)

Abstract; Background:; Staphylococcus aureus carriage is a known risk factor for staphylococcal disease. However, the carriage rates vary by country, demographic group and profession. This study aimed to determine ...

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