Uganda: Recent submissions

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Health Workers’ Perceptions on Where and How to Integrate Tobacco use Cessation Services into Tuberculosis Treatment; A Qualitative Exploratory Study in Uganda

Elizeus Rutebemberwa • Kellen Nyamurungi • Surabhi Joshi • Yvonne Olando • Hadii M. Mamudu • Robert P. Pack (2020)

Abstract; Background: Tobacco use is associated with exacerbation of tuberculosis (TB) and poor TB treatment outcomes. Integrating tobacco use cessation within TB treatment could improve healing among TB patients. ...
Post Outbreak Evaluation Of One Health Integrated Interventions Of Rift Valley Fever And Crimean Congo Haemorrhagic Fever In Kiboga And Kiruhura Districts, Uganda

Joseph Morison Kungu • Peninah Nsamba • Alfred Wejuli • John D Kabasa • William Bazeyo (2019)

Abstract; Objective: Following containment of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) and Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) outbreaks, a post evaluation of the use of a one health approach in management of the reported viral ...
Women’s Decision-Making Autonomy and ICT Utilization on Access to Antenatal Care Services: Survey Results From Jinja and Kampala Cities, Uganda

Hasifah K. Namatovu • Tonny J. Oyana • Jude T. Lubega (2019)

There is growing evidence in Uganda that the non-attendance of antenatal care is largely influenced by the lack of decision-making autonomy, inadequate information and poor services offered in health facilities. Although ...
Spatial-temporal patterns of malaria incidence in Uganda using HMIS data from 2015 to 2019

Simon Kigozi • Ruth N Kigozi • Catherine M Sebuguzi • Jorge Cano • Damian Rutazaana • Jimmy Opigo • Teun Bousema • Adoke Yeka • Anne Gasasira • Benn Sartorius • Rachel L Pullan (2020)

Abstract; Background: As global progress to reduce malaria transmission continues, it is increasingly important to track changes in malaria incidence rather than prevalence. Risk estimates for Africa have largely ...
Peer supervision experiences of drug sellers in a rural district in East-Central Uganda: a qualitative study

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

Abstract; Background; ; Support supervision improves performance outcomes among health workers. However, the national professional guidelines for new licenses and renewal for class C drug shops in Uganda prescribe ...
Correlates Of Intimate Partner Violence Among Women In Union In Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Derrick Gubi • Elizabeth Nansubuga • Stephen Ojiambo Wandera (2019)

Abstract; Background In Uganda, just like in many sub-Saharan countries, studies on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) are limited. The aim of this paper was to determine the correlates of emotional, sexual, physical ...
Primary validation of Charm II tests for the detection of antimicrobial residues in a range of aquaculture fish

Aziz Kimera Mukota • Melanie Flore Kamini Gondam • Julie Judith Takadong Tsafack • James Sasanya • Wim Reybroeck • Muhammad Ntale • Steven Allan Nyanzi • Emmanuel Tebandeke (2019)

Abstract; The study carried out a primary validation of Charm II tests for the detection of antimicrobial residues in aquaculture fish. The Validation was performed according to European Commission Decision 2002/657/ ...
A Yield and Cost Comparison of TB Contact Investigation and Intensified Case Finding in Uganda

Michael Kakinda • Joseph K. B. Matovu (2020)

Introduction: Resource constraints in LMICs limit TB contact investigation despite evidence its benefits outweigh costs, with increased efficiency when compared with intensified case finding (ICF). However, there is limited ...
Genetic variations within the CCR5 promoter region among elite and viremic controllers in Uganda

BRIAN NYIRO • Bright Sharon Amanya • Rose Nabatanzi • Alice Bayiyana • Linda Igumba Kalazane • Francis Waswa • Eva Nabulime • Daniel Karara • Alex Kayongo • Immaculate Nankya • Joel Kabali • David Patrick Kateete • Obondo James Sande (2020)

Abstract; Background: The importance of the C-C chemokine receptor type 5 (CCR5) in HIV infection and disease progression was recognized with the discovery of the ∆32 allele. Individuals homozygous for this mutation ...
Prevalence of and Characteristics Associated with In-Hospital Mortality in a Ugandan Neurology Ward

Monica Maria Diaz • Xin Hu • Brenda T Fenton • Ivan Kimuli • Allison Lee • Hayley Lindsey • Jeffrey K Bigelow • Samuel Maiser • Hamada H. Altalib • Jason J Sico (2019)

Abstract; Background ― While the burden of neurologic illness in developing countries is increasing, less is known about mortality among patients admitted to sub-Saharan African hospitals with neurologic disease. ...
Early contraceptive implants removal and its associated factors among women using implants at National Referral hospital, Kampala Uganda.

Gerald Ssebatta • Dan Kaye • Scovia Mbalinda (2020)

Abstract; Background. Early discontinuation of implant contraceptive methods and reasons for discontinuation remains a major concern for family planning programs and is generally higher in developing countries. ...
IUD Contraceptive Use Among Women of Reproductive Age: Experiences, Motivators and barriers in a General Hospital, Uganda

Nambalirwa Teddy • Connie Olwit • Charles Osingada • Juliet Kiguli • Mathew Nyashanu • Scovia Nalugo Mbalinda (2020)

Abstract; BackgroundDespite availing contraceptives, IUD uptake remains low in family planning service provision. Yet there is evidence that access to family planning reduces Maternal mortality especially in ...
Low Proportion of Women who came knowing their HIV Status at First Antenatal Care Visit, Uganda, 2012-2016: A Descriptive Analysis of Surveillance Data

Miriam Nakanwagi • Lilian Bulage • Benon Kwesiga • Alex Riolexus Ario • Doreen Agasha Birungi • Ivan Lukabwe • John Bosco Matovu • Geoffrey Taasi • Linda Nabitaka • Shaban Mugerwa • Joshua Musinguzi (2019)

Abstract; Background; ; HIV testing is the cornerstone for all HIV care and support services, including Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT). The earlier women of reproductive age know their ...
Experimental production of anti-membrane bound variable surface glycoglycoprotein (anti-VSGm) antibodies for in vitro and in situ immunostaining of pathogenic African trypanosomes

Ann Nanteza • Reymick Okwong-Oketch • Julius Nsubuga • Peter Ayebare • Zachary Nsadha • George W. Lubega (2020)

Background: The variant surface glycoprotein (VSG) of the African trypanosomes is the major membrane protein of the plasma membrane of the bloodstream stage of the parasite. African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness in ...
Closely related Cryptococcus neoformans strains possess differential virulence both in humans and the mouse inhalation model

Liliane Mukaremera • Tami R. McDonald • Judith N. Nielsen • Andrew Akampulira • Charlotte Schutz • Kabanda Tazeera • Conrad Muzoora • Graeme Meintjes • David B. Meya • David R. Boulware • Kirsten Nielsen (2019)

Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) causes high rates of HIV-related mortality, yet Cryptococcus factors influencing patient outcome are not well understood. Pathogen-specific traits, such as the strain genotype and degree of ...
Modern contraceptive use among female refugee adolescents in Northern Uganda: prevalence and associated factors

Ritah Bakesiima • Amanda Cleeve • Elin Larsson • James K. Tumwine • Grace Ndeezi • Kristina Gemzell Danielsson • Rose Chalo Nabirye • Jolly Beyeza Kashesya (2020)

Abstract; Background Adolescent pregnancies are persistently high among refugees. The pregnancies have been attributed to low contraceptive use in this population. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence ...
Violence and Discrimination Among Ugandan Residents During the COVID-19 Lockdown

Elizabeth Katana • Bob Omoda Amodan • Lilian Bulage • Alex R. Ario • Joseph Nelson Siewe Fodjo • Robert Colebunders • Rhoda K. Wanyenze (2020)

Abstract; Background: In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Many countries in Sub Saharan Africa, Uganda inclusive, implemented lockdowns, curfew, banning of both private ...
Variations In Trim5α And Cyclophilin A Genes Among HIV-1 Elite Controllers and Non Controllers In Uganda; A Laboratory-Based Cross-sectional Study

Sharon Bright Amanya • Brian Nyiro • Francis Wasswa • Bonniface Obura • Rebecca Nakabazi • Eva Nabulime • Shaba Fred Katabazi • Rose Nabatanzi • Alice Bayiyana • Gerald Mboowa • Alex Kayongo • Misaki Wayengera • Obondo J Sande (2020)

Abstract; Background Tripartite Motif Containing 5 alpha (TRIM5α), a restriction factor produced ubiquitously in cells and tissues of the body plays an important role in the immune response against HIV. TRIM5α ...
First Attempt To Identify And Map QTLs Associated With Promiscuous Nodulation In Soybean

Eric E. Agoyi • John B. Tumuhairwe • Godfree Chigeza • Phinehas Tukamuhabwa • Brian W. Diers (2019)

ABSTRACT To inform possibility of conducting marker assisted breeding of promiscuous soybean varieties, this study used 92 F2 lines from biparental cross to identify QTLs associated with promiscuous nodulation in soybean. ...
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 ...

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