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Interaction between host genes and M. tuberculosis lineage can affect tuberculosis severity: evidence for co-evolution

Michael L. McHenry • Jacquelaine Bartlett • Robert P. Igo • Eddie M. Wampande • Penelope Bencheck • Harriet Mayanja-Kizza • Kyle Fluegge • Noemi B. Hall • S. Gagneux • Sarah A. Tishkoff • Christian Wejse • Giorgio Sirugo • W. H. Boom • Moses Joloba • Scott M. Williams • Catherine M. Stein (2019)

Abstract Genetic studies of both the human host and Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) demonstrate independent association with tuberculosis (TB) risk. However, neither explains a large portion of disease risk or severity. ...
Nasopharyngeal carriage, spa types and drug susceptibility profiles of Staphylococcus aureus from healthy children under 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, etc. This study aimed to determine the S. ...
Stakeholders’ Perceptions of the Nutrition and Dietetics Needs and the Requisite Professional Competencies in Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Mixed Methods Study

Peterson Kato Kikomeko • Sophie Ochola • Archileo N. Kaaya • Irene Ogada • Tracy Lukiya Birungi • Peace Nakitto (2020)

Abstract; Background: Effective implementation of nutrition and dietetics interventions necessitates professionals in these fields to possess the requisite competencies for health systems performance. This study ...
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 ...
Anticoagulation in sub-Saharan Africa: Are Direct Oral Anticoagulants the answer? A review of lessons learnt from warfarin

Jerome Semakula • Geraldine Kisa • Johannes Mouton • Karen Cohen • Marc Blockman • Munir Pirmohamed • Christine Sekaggya-Wiltshire • Catriona Waitt (2020)
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 (2020)

Abstract; Background: Studies report serious adherence problems among youth (individuals age 15-24 years of age) in Uganda. Recent growth in mobile phone ownership has highlighted the potential of using text-based ...
The Impact of Gravidity, Symptomatology and Timing of Infection on Placental Malaria

Erin E Tran • Morgan Cheeks • Abel Kakuru • Mary K Muhindo • Paul Natureeba • Miriam Nakalembe • John Ategeka • Patience Nayebare • Moses Kamya • Diane Havlir • Margaret E Feeney • Grant Dorsey • Stephanie L Gaw (2020)

Abstract; Background : Placental malaria is associated with increased risk of adverse perinatal outcomes. While primigravidity has been reported as a risk factor for placental malaria, little is known regarding the ...
Candidate genes-based investigation of susceptibility to Human African Trypanosomiasis in Côte d'Ivoire

Bernadin Ahouty • Mathurin Koffi • Hamidou Ilboudo • Gustave Simo • Enock Matovu • Julius Mulindwa • Christiane Hertz-Fowler • Bruno Bucheton • Issa Sidibé • Vincent Jamonneau • Annette MacLeod • Harry Noyes • Simon-Pierre N’Guetta (2017)

Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT) or sleeping sickness is a Neglected Tropical Disease. Long regarded as an invariably fatal disease, there is increasing evidence that infection by T. b. gambiense can result in a wide ...
A public health approach to cervical cancer screening in Africa through community-based self-administered HPV testing and mobile treatment provision

Miriam Nakalembe • Philippa Makanga • Andrew Kambugu • Miriam Laker-Oketta • Megan J. Huchko • Jeffrey N. Martin (2019)

Background: Sub-Saharan Africa bears the world9s highest incidence of cervical cancer. To address the lack of widespread screening and treatment that contributes to this burden, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends ...
Recombination detected in the Heat Shock Protein 90 (HSP90) of the Bemisia tabaci species complex

Tonny Kinene • Bruno Rossito De Marchi • Titus Alicai • Livingstone S. Luboobi • C.A. Omongo • Anders Savill • Laura M. Boykin (2019)

Abstract Background Bemisia tabaci (whiteflies) are a global insect pest causing billions of dollars in damage each year, leaving farmers with low yields. In East Africa, whiteflies are superabundant and present on cassava ...
HIV and Syphilis Testing Behaviors among Heterosexual Male Sex Workers in Uganda

Richard Muhindo • Andrew Mujugira • Barbara Castelnuovo • Nelson Sewankambo • Rosalind Parkes-Ratanshi • Juliet Kiguli • Nazarius Mbona Tumwesigye • Edith Nakku-Joloba (2020)

Abstract; Background : Few studies have described STI and HIV testing practices among heterosexual male sex workers (MSW) in Sub-Saharan Africa. Our study aimed to assess recent HIV and syphilis screening practices ...
Prevalence and trends of common mental and neurological disorders in Uganda, 2012- 2016: analysis of national surveillance data

Hilda Phoebe Alitubeera • Daniel Kadobera • Ndyanabangi Sheila • Hafsa Lukwata • Alex Riolexus Ario (2020)

Abstract; Background: Empirical evidence shows Mental, Neurological, and Substance abuse (MNS) disorders disproportionately affect the poor and undermine efforts to achieve sustainable development goals. The Ministry ...
Towards a bottom-up understanding of antimicrobial use and resistance on the farm: A knowledge, attitudes, and practices survey across livestock systems in five African countries

Mark A. Caudell • Alejandro Dorado-Garcia • Suzanne Eckford • Denis K. Byarugaba • Kofi Afakye • Tamara Chansa-Kabali • Emmanuel Kabali • Stella Kiambi • Tabitha Kimani • Geoffrey Mainda • Peter Mangesho • Francis Chimpangu • Kululeko Dube • Bashiru Boi Kikimoto • Eric Koka • Tendai Mugara • Samuel Swiswa (2019)

Abstract The nutritional and economic potentials of livestock systems are compromised by the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance. A major driver of resistance is the misuse and abuse of antimicrobial drugs. ...
Alcohol consumption, obesity and hypertension: Relationship patterns along different age groups in Uganda

Nazarius Mbona Tumwesigye • Gerald Mutungi • Silver Bahendeka • Ronald Wesonga • Monica H. Swahn • Agaba Katureebe • David Guwatudde (2019)

Introduction; ; Uganda is experiencing a significant increase in the prevalence of non-communicable diseases including hypertension and obesity. Frequent alcohol use is also highly prevalent in Uganda and is a key risk ...
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 hospitals, 8.8% of OPD visits and 28% of admissions in Uganda ...
Prevalence and factors associated with safe male circumcision among Makerere University undergraduate students, Kampala - Uganda

Jean Nyamwiza • John Mukisa • Jerry Ictho • Ronald Ssenyonga • Annet Nalutaaya • Ismael Kawooya • Temper Benjamin • Joanita Nagendo • Angella Musewa • Sam Ali • Emmanuel Lako Ernesto Loro • Bekiita Bosco Agaba • Mpungu Steven Kiwuwa • Joan N. Kalyango • Charles Karamagi (2019)

Abstract; Background; ; Safe male circumcision (SMC) is currently recognized as a preventive strategy in reducing the risk of HIV; however, the prevalence of circumcised men in Uganda is still quite low at 26%. ...
Bacteriophage activity against and characterisation of avian pathogenic Escherichia coli isolated from colibacillosis cases in Uganda

George Kazibwe • Phionah Katami • Ruth Alinaitwe • Stephen Alafi • Ann Nanteza • Jesca Nakavuma (2020)

Abstract A laboratory-based study aimed at establishing a stock of avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) lytic bacteriophages, for future development of cocktail products for controlling colibacillosis as well as ...
Ethical challenges of the healthcare transition to adult Antiretroviral therapy (ART) clinics for HIV infected adolescents and young people in Uganda

Mbalinda Sn • Bakeera-Kitaka S • Amooti Dl • Magongo En • Musoke P • Dan Kk (2020)

Abstract; Introduction Many HIV infected adolescents require transfer of care from paediatric/ adolescent clinics to adult ART clinics. Transition is beset with factors that hinder or facilitate the process, thereby ...
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 ...
Application of One Health Approach in Training at Makerere University: Experiences From the One Health Workforce Project in Uganda

Edwinah Atusingwize • Rawlance Ndejjo • Gloria Tumukunde • Esther Buregyeya • Peninah Nsamba • Doreen Tuhebwe • Charles Drago Kato • Irene Naigaga • David Musoke • John David Kabasa • William Bazeyo (2020)

Abstract; The interconnections of humans, domestic animals, wildlife and the environment have increasingly become complex, requiring innovative and collaborative approaches (One Health approach) for addressing ...

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