A5037659993- Global Maternal and Child Health
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Sex work and related issues
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Traffic and Road Safety
- Reproductive tract infections research
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Genital Health and Disease
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
Makerere University
2016-2025
Uganda Blood Transfusion Service
2024
Mulago Hospital
2014-2024
International Hospital Kampala
2023
Family Health International 360
2022
Bishop Stuart University
2020-2022
Busitema University
2022
University Research Co (United States)
2021
The AIDS Support Organization
2020
Bristol University Press
2020
Male partner attendance of skilled Antenatal Care (ANC) is beneficial to improving maternal outcomes. This study investigated the level, perceived benefits and factors associated with male ANC in a peri-urban community recovering from two decades civil conflict. cross-sectional survey used multi-stage sampling 12 villages Omoro county select 331 married respondents aged 18 years or more, whose female spouses had childbirth within 24 months prior survey. A structured questionnaire elicited...
Adolescents have gained increased attention because they are the only age group where HIV related mortality is going up. We set out to describe level and factors associated with adherence antiretroviral therapy (ART) as well 1 year retention in care among adolescents 10 representative districts Uganda. In addition, we explored barriers facilitators of ART adolescents.The study involved 30 health facilities from employed both qualitative quantitative data collection methods convergent design....
Oxidative stress plays a role in the pathogenesis of pre-eclampsia. Supplementing women with antioxidants during pregnancy may reduce oxidative and thereby prevent or delay onset The objective this study was to evaluate effect supplementing vitamin C on incidence pre-eclampsia, at Mulago hospital, Kampala, Uganda.This (parallel, balanced randomization, 1:1) placebo randomized controlled trial conducted Department Obstetrics Gynecology. Participants included were pregnant aged 15-42 years,...
Unintended pregnancies lead to unsafe abortions, which are a leading cause of preventable maternal mortality among young women in Uganda. There is discrepancy between the desire prevent pregnancy and actual contraceptive use. Health care providers' perspectives on factors influencing use service provision people aged 15-24 two rural districts Uganda were explored. Semi-structured questionnaires used for face- to-face interviews with 102 providers at public, private not-for-profit, for-profit...
The fishing communities are among population groups that most at risk of HIV infection, with some studies putting the prevalence 5 to 10 times higher than in general population. Alcohol consumption has been identified as one major drivers sexual behaviour communities. This paper investigates relationship between alcohol patterns and risky two on Lake Victoria. Face-to-face interviews were conducted 303 men 172 women fish landing sites; categorised into fishermen, traders or products other...
According to World Health Organization (WHO) estimates, 80 % of the population living in rural areas developing countries depends on traditional medicine for their health needs, including use during pregnancy. Despite fact that knowledge potential side effects many herbal medicines pregnancy is limited and some products may be teratogenic, data extent by women study setting largely unknown. We determined prevalence factors associated with among attending postnatal clinics Gulu district,...
Quantification of human interactions relevant to infectious disease transmission through social contact is central predict dynamics, yet data from low-resource settings remain scarce. We undertook a survey in rural Uganda, whereby participants were asked recall details about the frequency, type, and socio-demographic characteristics any conversational encounter that lasted for ≥5 min (henceforth defined as 'contacts') during previous day. An estimate number 'casual contacts' (i.e. < 5 min)...
Maternal health services have a potentially critical role in the improvement of reproductive health. In order to get better understanding adolescent mothers'needs we compared seeking practices first time and adult mothers during pregnancy early motherhood Wakiso district, Uganda.This was cross-sectional study conducted between May August, 2007 district. A total 762 women (442 adolescents 320 adult) were interviewed using structured questionnaire. We calculated odds ratios with their 95% CI...
Background: To date, an estimated 10% of children eligible for antiretroviral treatment (ART) receive it, and the frequency retention in programs is unknown. We evaluated 2-year risks death loss to follow-up (LTFU) after ART initiation a multicenter study sub-Saharan Africa. Methods: Pooled analysis routine individual data from 16 participating clinics produced overall Kaplan-Meier estimates probabilities or LTFU initiation. Risk factors used Weibull regression, accounting between-cohort...
Prevention of unplanned pregnancies among HIV-infected individuals is critical to the prevention mother child HIV transmission (PMTCT), but its potential has not been fully utilized by PMTCT programmes. The uptake family planning methods women in Uganda low, with current use estimated at 24%, available data disaggregated status. aim this study was assess utilization and unintended people Uganda.We conducted exit interviews 1100 individuals, including 441 men 659 women, from 12 clinics three...
Problem drinking has been identified as a major risk factor for physical intimate partner violence (PIPV) in many studies. However, few studies have carried on the subject developing countries and even fewer nationwide perspective. This paper assesses patterns levels of PIPV against women its association with problem their sexual partners survey Uganda. The data came from women's dataset Uganda Demographic Health Survey 2006. among was defined by reports that got drunk sometimes or often...
We conducted a study to assess the frequency and distribution patterns of selected opportunistic infections (OIs) cancers (OCs) in different geographical areas before after HAART Uganda. This was cross-sectional serial review observation data for adult HIV positive patients (≥15 years) enrolled with AIDS support organization (TASO) Uganda covering period from January 2001 December 2013. Both defining OIs/OCs non-AIDS OIs were analyzed. The structured into three time periods: "pre- HAART"...
Intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) with sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine (SP) is widely implemented sub-Saharan Africa for the prevention of malaria and adverse birth outcomes. However, areas intense SP resistance, efficacy IPTp may be compromised. A cross-sectional study among 915 delivering women (728 analysable live singleton deliveries) was conducted Fort Portal, western Uganda, to assess associations reported use, Plasmodium falciparum infection, maternal anaemia, low...
Introduction Alcohol use by persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) negatively impacts the public health benefits of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Using a standardized alcohol assessment tool, we estimate prevalence use, identify associated factors, and test association misuse sexual risk behaviors among PLWHA in Uganda. Methods A cross-section Kampala were interviewed regarding their behavior self-reported consumption previous 6 months. was assessed using disorders identification (AUDIT)....
Some people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) want to have children while others prevent pregnancies; this calls for comprehensive services address both needs. This study explored decisions or not and contraceptive preferences among PLHIV at two clinics in Uganda. was a qualitative cross-sectional study. We conducted seventeen focus group discussions 14 in-depth interviews sexually active adult men women adolescent girls boys, eight key informant providers. Overall, 106 individuals participated...
Maternal morbidity and mortality remains high in Uganda; largely due to inadequate antenatal care (ANC), low skilled deliveries poor quality of other maternal health services. In order address both the demand ANC deliveries, we introduced community mobilization facility capacity strengthening interventions. Interventions were between January 2010 September 2011. These included: training workers, provision medical supplies, using village teams, music dance drama groups male partner access...
Introduction Two million women worldwide are living with genital fistula an annual incidence of 50,000–100,000 women. Risk factors for obstetric context bound. Studies from other countries show variation in the risk fistula. This study was conducted to identify western Ugandan context. Methods A case control comparing background (cases) and without (controls) Uganda. Data collected using face-to-face interviews. Univariate, bivariate multivariate analysis Stata 12. Results Altogether, 420...
Introduction Road traffic injuries are the eighth leading cause of death globally and most affected young people aged 15–29. By 2030 road deaths will become fifth unless urgent action is taken. Motorcyclists among vulnerable users in Uganda they contribute 41% all injuries. This paper establishes factors associated with commercial motorcycle riders also known as boda-boda Kampala, Uganda’s capital city. Methods The study was matched case-control a case being rider that seen at one 5 major...
We evaluated the efficacy of a brief motivational intervention (MI) counseling in reducing alcohol consumption among persons living with HIV/AIDS Kampala, Uganda. Persons Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Tool (AUDIT) score ≥3 points were randomized to either standardized positive prevention alone or combination MI counseling. The mean change AUDIT-C scores over 6 months was compared by treatment arm. (standard deviation [SD]) 6.3 (2.3) and 6.8 for control arms ( P = .1) at baseline,...
Since 2012, lifelong antiretroviral therapy for all HIV-positive pregnant women (“Option B+”) is recommended by WHO the prevention of mother-to-child transmission HIV (PMTCT). Many sub-Saharan African countries have since introduced this regimen, but to date, longer-term outcome evaluations are scarce. We conducted an observational study in Fort Portal Municipality, Uganda, describe uptake and adherence Option B+ during pregnancy. approaching antenatal care (ANC) services two hospitals were...
In May 2015, a cholera outbreak that had lasted 3 months and infected over 100 people was reported in Kasese District, Uganda, where multiple outbreaks occurred previously. We conducted an investigation to identify the mode of transmission guide control measures. defined suspected case as onset acute watery diarrhoea from 1 February 2015 onwards resident. A confirmed with Vibrio cholerae O1 El Tor, serotype Inaba cultured stool sample. reviewed medical records find cases. case-control study...
Inflammatory mediators that weaken and cause membrane rupture are released during the course of genital infections among pregnant women. We set out to determine association common (Trichomonas vaginalis, syphilis, Neisseria gonorrhea, Chlamydia trachomatis, Group B Streptococcus, Bacterial vaginosis, Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 candidiasis) premature membranes in Mulago hospital, Uganda.We conducted an unmatched case-control study women who were third trimester pregnancy at New Uganda. The...
Maternal mortality remains a global public health issue, more predominantly in developing countries, and is associated with poor maternal services utilization. Antenatal care (ANC) visits are positively facility delivery postnatal (PNC) However, ANC itself may not lead to such association but due differences that exist among users (women). The purpose of this study, therefore, examine the effect four or on early PNC also facility-based using Propensity Score Matched Analysis (PSMA).The...
Advocacy for equity in health service utilization and access, including Family Planning (FP) continues to be a cornerstone increasing universal coverage. Inequities planning are highlighted by the differences reproductive outcomes or distribution of resources among different population groups. In this study we examine inequities use modern contraceptives with respect Socio-economic Education dimensions seven sub-regions Uganda.The data were obtained from baseline cross-sectional statistical...
Background Globally, contraceptive use among young people aged 15-24 years is low with a prevalence lower than 21% yet reduces the likelihood of high-risk and unintended pregnancies. In Uganda, nearly quarter (24%) girls 15-19 have either been pregnant or given birth, mainly attributed to non-use contraceptives which so at 10% in Karamoja. response study aimed assess determinants intention Karamoja region Methods This was quantitative sample size 448 youth (women men years). Of these,409...