A5003987661- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Sex work and related issues
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Census and Population Estimation
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Gender, Security, and Conflict
- Health and Conflict Studies
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Malaria Research and Control
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Ethics in Clinical Research
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2016-2023
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2020
Nsambya Hospital
2010
In 2016, an estimated 1.5 million females aged 15-24 years were living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in Eastern and Southern Africa, where the prevalence of HIV among adolescent girls young women (3.4%) is more than double that for males same age range (1.6%) (1). Progress was assessed toward Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) 2020 targets sub-Saharan Africa (90% those aware their status, 90% HIV-infected persons status antiretroviral treatment [ART],...
Key populations, including people who inject drugs (PWID), men have sex with (MSM), and female workers (FSW), are disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic. Understanding magnitude of, informing public health response to, epidemic among these populations requires accurate size estimates. However, low social visibility poses challenges to efforts.The objective of this study was derive population estimates PWID, MSM, FSW in Kampala using capture-recapture.Between June October 2017,...
Transgender women in Kampala face stigma, high HIV acquisition or transmission risk and poor access to health services. We explored the gender-related contexts of their lives. Snowball sampling was used enrol 45 participants between July-October 2013. Data collection included audio-computer-assisted self-interviews, qualitative face-to-face interviews blood tests for CD4. One five respondents tested positive. Emergent themes revealed highly varied forms gender identity expression. Almost all...
On January 28, 2003, the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), largest commitment by any nation to address a single disease in history, was announced.* In April 2004, first person world receive PEPFAR-supported antiretroviral therapy (ART) man aged 34 years Uganda. Effective ART reduces morbidity and mortality among persons with HIV infection (1) prevents both mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) (2) sexual once viral load is suppressed undetectable levels (<200 copies/mL)...
Background We investigated progress towards UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets among female sex workers in Kampala, Uganda, who bear a disproportionate burden of HIV. Methods Between April and December 2012, 1,487 workers, defined as women, 15–49 years, residing greater selling for money the last 6 months, were recruited using respondent-driven sampling. Venous blood was collected HIV viral load testing [viral suppression (VLS) <1,000 copies/mL]. data audio computer-assisted self-interviews calculated...
Background: Key populations at higher risk for HIV infection, including people who inject drugs, men have sex with (MSM), and female workers (FSWs), are disproportionately affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Empirical estimates of their population sizes necessary program planning monitoring. Such estimates, however, lacking most Uganda’s urban centers.
Abstract Background Violence and traumatic events are highly prevalent among refugees, but less is known about the impact of these experiences self-settled refugees in country asylum. We evaluated association between PTSD depression symptoms female Democratic Republic Congo (DRC) living Kampala, Uganda. Methods Participants were recruited using respondent driven sampling one refugee service center Eligibility criteria included: Congolese nationality, age 18+ years, Kampala for at least 6...
Abstract Background Female sex workers are vulnerable to HIV, sexually transmitted diseases, and unintended pregnancies; however, the literature on female (FSW) focuses primarily HIV is limited regarding these other health issues. Methods We conducted a respondent-driven sampling (RDS) survey during April-December 2012 characterize reproductive of access contraceptives FSW in Kampala, Uganda. Eligibility criteria included age ≥ 15 years, residence greater having sold men ≤ 6 months. Data...
ABSTRACTWe conducted a population-based survey in 2013 Kampala, Uganda, to examine violence and mental health outcomes among self-settled male refugees from the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Male DRC aged 18+ years were sampled through respondent-driven sampling. Key interview domains included demographics, experiences sexual nonsexual violence, social support, PTSD, depression suicide ideation. Data analysis was weighted generate population-level estimates. We 718 men (mean...
increased viral load by 0.42 log (95% CI 0.29-0.78, p = 0.0002), higher than that reported in adults. These patients’ loads returned to levels similar those at baseline after treatment. In 13 patients with high parasitaemia (10-20/HPF), the mean increase was 0.53 (0.14 0.51), < 0.0001, remaining significantly treatment ie. difference (signed-rank test) “before” and “after” malaria significant. Discussion P. falciparum HIV-1 children, some elevated several weeks antimalarial Prolonged...
Abstract Large public-health training events may result in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission. Universal SARS-CoV-2 testing during trainings for the Uganda Population-based HIV Impact Assessment identified 28 of 475 (5.9%) individuals with disease 2019 (COVID-19) among attendees; most (89.3%) were asymptomatic. Until COVID-19 vaccine is readily available staff and participants, effective mitigation measures, along testing, are recommended in-person...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Key populations, including people who inject drugs (PWID), men have sex with (MSM), and female workers (FSW), are disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic. Understanding magnitude of, informing public health response to, epidemic among these populations requires accurate size estimates. However, low social visibility poses challenges to efforts. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> The objective of this study was derive population estimates PWID, MSM, FSW in...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Key populations at higher risk for HIV infection, including people who inject drugs, men have sex with (MSM), and female workers (FSWs), are disproportionately affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Empirical estimates of their population sizes necessary program planning monitoring. Such estimates, however, lacking most Uganda’s urban centers. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> The aim this study was to estimate number FSWs MSM in select locations Uganda....
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