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Lay Persons’ Perception of the Requirements for Research in Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care

Daniel Kabonge Kaye (2020)

Abstract; Background: Factors that could potentially act as facilitators and barriers to successful recruitment strategies in perinatal clinical trials are not well documented. The objective was to assess lay ...
The rs2736100 within the telomerase reverse transcriptase gene and rs16847897 within the telomerase RNA component gene moderate the association between internalizing mental disorders and telomere length attrition among HIV+ children and adolescents in Uganda

Allan Kalungi • Eugene Kinyanda • Jacqueline Samantha Womersley • Moses Lutaakome Joloba • Wilber Ssembajjwe • Rebecca Namugabwe Nsubuga • Pontiano Kaleebu • Jonathan Levin • Martin Kidd • Soraya Seedat • Sian Megan Joanna Hemmings (2019)

Abstract; Background Internalizing mental disorders (IMDs) have been associated with accelerated telomere length (TL) attrition; however, this association has not been investigated in the context of genetic variation. ...
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 (2019)

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 ...
Seed Set Patterns in East African Cooking Bananas (Musa spp.) are Dependent on Weather Before, During, and After Pollination

Allan Waniale • Settumba B. Mukasa • Arthur K. Tugume • Robooni Tumuhimbise • Jerome Kubiriba • Wilberforce K. Tushemereirwe • Michael Batte • Allan Brown • Rony Swennen (2020)

Abstract; Background: Seed set in banana (Musa spp.) is influenced by weather but the most critical weather attribute(s) and the critical period are unknown. Such information is of paramount importance to increase ...
Uganda’s Increasing Dependence On Development Partner’s Support For Immunization – A Five Year Resource Tracking Study (2012 – 2016)

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

Abstract; Background: In Uganda, there are persistent weaknesses in obtaining accurate, reliable and complete data on local and external investments in immunization to guide planning, financing, and resource ...
Women’s appraisal, interpretation and help-seeking for possible symptoms of breast and cervical cancer in South Africa: a qualitative study 

Jane Harries • Suzanne E Scott • Fiona M Walter • Amos D Mwaka • Jennifer Moodley (2020)

Abstract; Background: In South Africa, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and cervical cancer the leading cause of cancer mortality. Most cancers are diagnosed at a late-stage and following symptomatic ...
Variation in Seedling Germinationand Growth in Five Populations Ofvitellariaparadoxa C.F. Gaertn.subsp. Nilotica: A Threatenedusefulfruit Tree Species in Uganda

Juventine Boaz Odoi • Thomas L. Odong • Clement Akias Okia • JohnBosco Lomoris Okullo • Moses Okao • Harriet Kabasindi • Alice Muchugi • Samson Gwali (2020)

Abstract; Background: We studied seedlings germination and growth performance in an economically and socially important fruit tree species of Vitellaria paradoxaC.F. Gaertn.subsp. nilotica (Kotschy) in Uganda. The ...
High rates of culture conversion and low loss to follow-up in MDR-TB patients managed at Regional Referral Hospitals in Uganda

Martin Kayitale Mbonye • John-Paul Otuba • Sara Riese • Hilary Alima • Frank Mugabe • Augustin K Muhwezi • Stavia Turyahabwe • Christopher Wandera • Tisna Veldhuijzen van Zanten • Gladys Tugume (2019)

Abstract; Background: Multi-drug resistant – tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is an emerging public health concern in Uganda, with only just over 200 new cases notified by 2014. Prior to 2013, MDR-TB treatment in Uganda was ...
Microbial characteristics of the DMFT index in a high HIV prevalence setting

Dunstan Kalanzi • Harriet Mayanja Kizza • Damalie Nakanjako • Gerald Mboowa • Muhammad Mbabali • Edgar Kigozi • Fred Ashaba • Ivan Sserwadda • David Patrick Kateete • Beatrice Acan • Nelson K Sewankambo • Adrian Muwonge (2020)

Abstract; Background: Oral disease pathogenesis is primarily driven by microbial dysbiosis although diagnosis is routinely macroscopic. To improve early detection especially in HIV patients who are disproportionately ...
Accuracy of the lower third molar radiographic imaging to estimate age among Ugandan young people

Catherine Lutalo Mwesigwa • Annet Mutebi Kutesa • Ian Guyton Munabi • Catherine Ann Kabenge • William Buwembo (2019)

Abstract; Objective: Dental development is a useful method for age estimation. Although third molar eruption is commonly used to estimate age in Uganda, it is reported to be unreliable because of external influences. ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of faculty on mentorship: An exploratory interpretivist study at a Sub-Saharan African medical school

Aloysius Mubuuke • Scovia N. Mbalinda • Ian G. Munabi • David Kateete • Robert B. Opoka • Sarah Kiguli (2020)

Abstract; Background; ; Mentorship has become a routine part of undergraduate training in health professions education. Although many health professions training institutions have successfully incorporated ...
Description of attendance of scheduled follow up clinic visits and weight changes among low-birthweight infants post discharge at a tertiary hospital in Kampala, Uganda.

Flaviah B Namiiro • Joseph Rujumba • Jolly Nankunda • Phillip Kasirye • Anthony Batte • Ezekiel Mupere (2019)

Abstract; Background: Follow up after hospital discharge is a recommended and common medical practice for high risk infants like those born with low birthweight and at preterm, this however is rare in LIC. Premature ...
Haptoglobin gene diversity and incidence of uncomplicated malaria among children in Iganga, Uganda

Catherine Nassozi Lwanira • Fred Kironde • Göte Swedberg (2020)

Abstract; Background; ; Haptoglobin (Hp) is an acute phase protein that takes part in systemic regulation of heme during P.falciparum infections. Numerous genotypes of haptoglobin have been reported in malaria ...
Functional Adrenal Insufficiency among Tuberculosis-Human Immunodeficiency Virus co-infected patients: A Cross-section study in Uganda

Agnes Bwanika Bwanika Naggirinya • Irene Andia Biraro • David B. Meya • Ezekiel Mupere • Andrew Mujugira • William Worodria • Yukari C. Manabe (2019)

Abstract; Objective:Tuberculosis is the leading cause of adrenal insufficiency in resource-limited settings. The adrenal gland is the most commonly affected endocrine organ in tuberculosis infection. We assessed ...
Lycopene improves on basic hematological and immunological parameters in diabetes mellitus

Ejike Daniel Eze • Adam Moyosore Afodun • Josephine Kasolo • Keneth Iceland Kasozi (2019)

Abstract; Objective: Diabetes is associated with an upset of hematological and immunological parameters in humans, however information on the effects of Lycopene is scarce. The aim of the study was to gain information ...
Exploring the role and nature of trust in institutional capacity building in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review

Malvikha Manoj • Richard Brough • Anna Kalbarczyk (2020)

Abstract; Background Global concern with strengthening institutions is evident and has been underscored in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Trusted or trustworthy institutions are vital in addressing institutional ...
Cardiovascular Risk Factor mapping and distribution among adults in Mukono and Buikwe districts in Uganda: small area analysis

Geofrey Musinguzi • Rawlance Ndejjo • Isaac Ssinabulya • Hilde Bastiaens • Harm van Marwijk • Rhoda K. Wanyenze (2019)

Abstract; Introduction Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is experiencing an increasing burden of Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs). Modifiable risk factors including hypertension, diabetes, obesity, central obesity, sedentary ...
Correlates of knowledge of family planning among people living in fishing communities of Lake Victoria, Uganda

Annet Nanvubya • R.K. Wanyenze • T. Nakaweesa • J. Mpendo • B. Kawoozo • F. Matovu • S. Nabukalu • G. Omoding • J. Kaweesi • J. Ndugga • O. Kamacooko • K. Chinyenze • M. A. Price • J.P. Van Geertruyden (2020)

Abstract; Knowledge of family planning (FP) is a key determinant of contraceptive use which ultimately plays a role in attainment of good health and in conduct of clinical research. People living in fishing communities ...
Cardiovascular Risk Factor mapping and distribution among adults in Mukono and Buikwe districts in Uganda: small area analysis

Geofrey Musinguzi • Rawlance Ndejjo • Isaac Ssinabulya • Hilde Bastiaens • Harm van Marwijk • Rhoda K. Wanyenze (2020)

Abstract; Introduction Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is experiencing an increasing burden of Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs). Modifiable risk factors including hypertension, diabetes, obesity, central obesity, sedentary ...
Human Papilloma Virus Status in Upper Aero-digestive Squamous Cell Carcinoma using p16 Staining at Uganda Cancer Institute

Fiona Kabagenyi • Jeff Otiti • Justine Namwagala • Adriane Kamulegeya • Sam Kalungi (2020)

Abstract; Introduction Cancer burden is increasing in Sub-Saharan Africa(SSA), where one-third of cancers are estimated to be caused by infectious agents. Head and neck squamous cell cancer (HNSCC) is the sixth ...

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