A5066740818- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reactions
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
Makerere University
2023-2025
Infectious Diseases Institute
2023-2025
Wiltshire College
2023
Background The language used in research and health programs is crucial influencing participation ensuring the acceptability of adoption outcomes. use alienating may present a barrier for participants hence need to identify accurate, respectful, relevant, acceptable terms respective study populations. explored commonly terminologies during involving pregnant lactating mothers using public engagement participatory approaches Uganda. Methods A cross-sectional qualitative was conducted August...
Heavy consumption of alcohol increases the risk developing active tuberculosis (TB), contributes to delayed diagnosis and affects adherence treatment. Within a large urban case-finding project, we aimed determine prevalence factors associated with use disorder (AUD) understand challenges that people AUD face while seeking for TB services adhering We carried out an explanatory sequential study in two districts Uganda. collected quantitative data on using Cut, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye opener...
Background: COVID-19 disrupted critical public health services globally. It is important to understand how the pandemic affected healthcare service delivery and utilisation in Nigeria guide planning for future crises country.Aim: This study aimed explore Nigeria.Setting: The was conducted Abuja, Oyo State, Nigeria, 2023.Methods: a cross-sectional qualitative that adopted an exploratory design. Key Informant Interviews were used elicit information from twenty-eight stakeholders relevant...
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic significantly impacted health systems worldwide. This study explored the effects of COVID-19 cascade on programmes in Uganda. conducted in-depth interviews with key informants involved Uganda's national response. A cross-sectional exploratory using qualitative approaches was carried out. purposive sample 30 from Ministry Health (MoH) and implementing partners were interviewed (May 2023 - June 2023). Interviews audio recorded analysed inductive...
<sec><title>BACKGROUND</title>Engaging private health providers and community healthcare workers (CHWs) in the provision of TB care services can increase case notification limit transmission. We determined whether pharmacy engagement could affect access to diagnostic treatment Uganda.</sec><sec><title>METHODS</title>We conducted a cross-sectional study on patients diagnosed with through three different pathways; by pharmacies, CHWs, public facilities. collected data patient demographics,...
Abstract Background Heavy consumption of alcohol increases the risk developing active tuberculosis (TB), contributes to delayed diagnosis and affects adherence treatment. Within a large urban case-finding project, we aimed determine prevalence factors associated with use disorder (AUD) understand challenges that people AUD face while seeking for TB services adhering Methods We carried out an explanatory sequential study in two districts Uganda. collected quantitative data on using Cut,...
<title>Abstract</title> Background Appropriate language use is essential to ensure inclusion of diverse populations in research. We aimed identify possible language-related barriers regarding the informed consent and suggest interventions enhance goal processes. Methods A cross-sectional qualitative study employing focus group discussions (FGD) was conducted Uganda from August September 2023, involving a stakeholders community, including community members, research participants, Community...
Appropriate language use is essential to ensure inclusion of diverse populations in research. We aimed identify possible language-related barriers regarding the informed consent process and propose interventions improve clarity understanding pregnant breastfeeding women participating A cross-sectional qualitative study employing focus group discussions (FGD) was conducted Uganda from August 2023 September 2023, involving a stakeholders community, including community members, research...
Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading infectious cause of death globally. Despite WHO recommendations for TB preventive therapy (TPT), challenges persist, including incompletion treatment and adverse drug reactions (ADRs). There limited data on 3-month isoniazid rifapentine (3HP) pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenomics their relation with ADRs. Our study aims to describe pharmacokinetic 3HP used TPT, ADRs association completion rates, TPT outcomes, providing vital insights control strategies in...
Abstract Background Heavy consumption of alcohol increases the risk developing active tuberculosis (TB), contributes to delayed diagnosis and affects adherence treatment. Within a large urban case-finding project, we sought determine prevalence factors associated with AUD understand lived experiences patients use disorder (AUD). Methods We carried out mixed methods study in two districts Uganda. collected quantitative data on using Cut, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye opener (CAGE) tool. conducted...