Browsing by Author "Asasira, Ignatius"

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    Factors Associated with Readiness to Start Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) among young people (15-24 years) at four HIV clinics in Mulago Hospital, Uganda
    (African Health Sciences, 2021) Nkalubo, Jonathan; Mugaba, Moureen; Asasira, Ignatius; Nakiganda, Racheal; Namutebi, Florence; Arnaud, Nick Ntore; Musisi, Nicholas Kagumba; Abasira, Trinity; Jemba, Pius; Ndyabawe, Racheal; Tumuhairwe, Rosette; Batte, Charles; Bakeera-Kitaka, Sabrina
    Globally, the HIV burden continues to rise among young people despite the discovery of ART. This study assessed demographic and psycho-social factors among young people associated with readiness to be initiated on ART. A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted among newly diagnosed HIV positive young people aged 15-24 years at 4 HIV clinics at Mulago Hospital. Readiness was measured as a self-report by the individual to the question, “How ready do you feel to start ART?
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    Treatment of COVID-19 with Herbal Medicines: Perceptions, Attitudes and Practices of Healthcare Professionals Students in Uganda
    (ResearchSquare, 2021) Kiyimba, Blaise; Kanyike, Andrew Marvin; Ssewante, Nelson; Musoke, Phillip; Atulinda, Linda; Namuwaya, Claire; Wamala, Nicholas Kisaakye; Onyait, Teddy; Aringo, Ramona Noeline; Kato, Hussein; Asasira, Ignatius; Bongomin, Felix
    Use of herbal medicine (HM) for the treatment and prevention of the coronavirus disease -2019 (COVID19) has been reported worldwide. In this study, we aimed to assess the perceptions, attitude and practices of healthcare professionals (HP) students in Uganda concerning HM use in the management of COVID-19 illness
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    Treatment of COVID-19 with Herbal Medicines: Perceptions, Attitudes and Practices of Healthcare Professionals Students in Uganda
    (PMC, 2021-09-14) Kiyimba, Blaise; Kanyike, Andrew Marvin; Kato, Hussein; Asasira, Ignatius; Bongomin, Felix
    Use of herbal medicine (HM) for the treatment and prevention of the coronavirus disease -2019 (COVID-19) has been reported worldwide. In this study, we aimed to assess the perceptions, attitude and practices of healthcare professionals (HP) students in Uganda concerning HM use in the management of COVID-19 illness.