A5072140170- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Cassava research and cyanide
- HIV Research and Treatment
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Infant Nutrition and Health
- HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
- Metabolism and Genetic Disorders
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
University of Bergen
2016-2025
International Centre for Reproductive Health
2018-2021
Karolinska Institutet
1995-2016
Inserm
2016
University of Zambia
2016
University Teaching Hospital
2016
Makerere University
2016
Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo
2016
University of the Western Cape
2016
South African Medical Research Council
2016
We were interested in finding out if the very low antenatal VCT acceptance rate reported Mbale Hospital was linked to intimate partner violence against women. therefore set i) determine prevalence of violence, ii) identify risk factors for and iii) look association between HIV prevention particularly context mother-to-child transmission programme (PMTCT). The study consisted a household survey rural urban women with infants district, complemented focus group discussions men. Women...
Mother-to-child transmission of HIV (MTCT) accounts for over 95% all paediatric infections worldwide. Several studies have shown that male participation in the antenatal care their spouses together with couple counselling and testing HIV, increases use interventions prevention. The prevention programme MTCT (PMTCT) was launched Uganda 2000 Mbale 2002. Less than 10% pregnant women accepted at Regional Referral Hospital 2003; low. Therefore, we conducted study to determine level involvement...
BACKGROUND: Health and nutrition inequality is a result of complex web factors that include socio-economic inequalities. Various indicators exist however some do not accurately predict inequalities in children. Others are intervention feasible. OBJECTIVE: To examine the association four namely: mothers' education, fathers' household asset index, land ownership with growth stunting, which used as proxy for health among infants young METHODS: This was cross-sectional survey conducted rural...
Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended as the best feeding alternative for infants up to six months and has a protective effect against mortality morbidity. It also seems lower HIV-1 transmission compared mixed feeding. We studied infant practices comparing dietary recall since birth with 24-hour recall. A cross-sectional survey on was performed in Mbale District, Eastern Uganda 2003 727 mother-infant (0–11 months) pairs were analysed. Four categories made based WHO's definitions: 1)...
Background The objective of the study was to evaluate effect a written invitation letter spouses new antenatal clinic attendees on attendance by couples and male partner acceptance HIV testing at subsequent visits. Methods trial conducted with 1060 from October 2009 February 2010 in an Mbale Regional Referral Hospital, District, eastern Uganda. intervention comprised delivered attendees, while control group received information letter, leaflet, concerning care. primary outcome measure...
Child survival is dependent on several factors including high vaccination coverage. Timely receipt of vaccines ensures optimal immune response to the vaccines. Yet timeliness not usually emphasized in estimating population immunity. In addition examining recommended Expanded Programme for Immunisation (EPI) vaccines, this paper identifies predictors untimely among children aged 10 23 months Kampala.
Introduction Disclosure of HIV serostatus by women to their sexual partners is critical for the success prevention mother‐to‐child transmission (PMTCT) programme as an integrated service in antenatal care. We explored pregnant HIV‐positive and HIV‐negative women's partner disclosure experiences support needs eastern Uganda. Methods This was a qualitative study conducted at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital Uganda between January May 2010. Data collection through in‐depth interviews with 15...
Data on non-specific effects of BCG vaccination in well described, general population African cohorts is scanty. We report the post-neonatal infant and post-infancy mortality a cohort children Mbale, Eastern Uganda. A community-based prospective study was conducted between January 2006 February 2014. total 819 eligible pregnant women were followed up for pregnancy outcomes survival their to 5 years age. children's status collected from child health cards at multiple visits 3 weeks 7 also...
Appropriate feeding practices are of fundamental importance for the survival, growth, development and health infants young children. The aim present study was to collect baseline information on current infant child practices, attitudes knowledge in Mazabuka, Zambia, using a qualitative approach.The conducted 130 km south Lusaka Zambia January February 2005. Nine focus group discussions with mothers total 18 in-depth interviews fathers, grandmothers, staff traditional birth attendants were...
To establish the magnitude of bacteraemia in severely malnourished children, and describe types bacteria antimicrobial sensitivity by HIV status. Isolates were recovered from 76 blood specimens. Antibiotic susceptibility tests performed using commercial antibiotic disks demographic clinical findings recorded. Of 450 children 63% male; median age 17.0 months (inter quartile range, IQR 12–24) 57% had oedema. 151 (36.7 %) 411 tested HIV-positive; (17.1%) 445 specimens grew bacterial isolates;...
Background Partner involvement has been deemed fundamental in prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) programmes, but is difficult achieve. This study aimed explore acceptability the PMTCT programme components and identify structural cultural challenges male involvement. Methods The was conducted during 2007‐2008 rural urban areas Moshi Kilimanjaro region Tanzania. Mixed methods were used, included focus group discussions with fathers mothers, in‐depth interviews fathers, mothers...
Child under-nutrition is a leading factor underlying child mortality and morbidity in Sub-Saharan Africa. Several studies from Uganda have reported impaired growth, but there been few if any community-based infant anthropometric Eastern Uganda. The aim of this study was to describe current growth patterns using WHO Growth Standards determine the extent which these are associated with feeding practices, equity dimensions, use primary health care for infants. A cross-sectional survey...
Breastfeeding is a critical component of interventions to reduce child mortality. Exclusive breastfeeding practice extremely low in South Africa and there has been no improvement this over the past ten years largely due fears HIV transmission. Early cessation found have negative effects on morbidity survival several studies Africa. This paper reports determinants early among women sub group analysis community-based cluster-randomized trial (PROMISE EBF) promoting exclusive three African...
Timely vaccination is important to induce adequate protective immunity. We measured timeliness and coverage in three geographical areas South Africa. This study used information from a community-based cluster-randomized trial promoting exclusive breastfeeding African sites (Paarl the Western Cape Province, Umlazi Rietvlei KwaZulu-Natal) between 2006 2008. Five interview visits were carried out birth up 2 years of age (median follow-up time 18 months), 1137 children included analysis....
Scale up of paediatric antiretroviral therapy in resource limited settings continues despite access to routine laboratory monitoring. We documented the weight and height responses HIV infected Ugandan children on highly active determined clinical factors associated with successful treatment outcomes. A prospective cohort were initiated HAART followed for 48 weeks. Body mass index age z scores(BAZ), height-for-age scores (WAZ & HAZ) calculated: CD4 cell % HIV-1 RNA measured at baseline every...
Background The protozoan parasite Giardia intestinalis and the pathogenic bacterium Helicobacter pylori are well known for their high prevalences in human hosts worldwide. prevalence of both organisms is to peak densely populated, low resource settings children infected early life. Different genotypes/assemblages have been associated with different symptoms H. induction cancer. Despite this, not much data available from sub-Saharan Africa regards G. assemblages potential association...
Background: Timely vaccination is important to protect children from common infectious diseases.We assessed timeliness and coverage as well of vitamin A supplementation in a Ugandan setting.Methods findings: This study used information gathered during cluster-randomized trial promoting exclusive breastfeeding Eastern Uganda between 2006 2008 (ClinicalTrials.govno.NCT00397150).Five visits were carried out birth up 2 years age (median follow-up time 1.5 years), 765 included the analysis.We...
Introduction The implementation of lifelong antiretroviral treatment (ART) for all pregnant women (Option B+) in Malawi has resulted a significant increase the number HIV‐positive initiating treatment. However, research highlighted challenge retaining newly initiated care. This study explores barriers and facilitators that affect woman's decision to initiate adhere Option B+. Methods A total 39 in‐depth interviews 16 focus group discussions were conducted. Eligible ≥18 years old, living with...
Introduction Drug shops are a major source of care for children in low income countries but they provide sub-standard care. We assessed the feasibility and effect on quality introducing diagnostics pre-packaged paediatric-dosage drugs malaria, pneumonia diarrhoea at drug Uganda. Methods adopted implemented integrated community case management (iCCM) intervention within registered shops. Attendants were trained to perform malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) each fever count respiratory rate...