Browsing by Author "Nkalubo, Jonathan"

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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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    Research Involvement among Undergraduate Health Profession Students in a Resource-Limited Setting: Awareness, Attitude, Motivators and Barriers
    (BMC Medical Education, 2022) Kiyimba, Blaise; Atulinda, Linda; Nalunkuma, Racheal; Banturaki, Davis; Nabyonga, Anastacia Ssebbowa; Nkalubo, Jonathan
    Involvement of undergraduate health professions students (HPS) in research will facilitate evidence-based clinical practice among future healthcare practitioners. This study aimed to assess research involvement among undergraduate HPS students and associated factors in Uganda. A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online assessment tool sent through WhatsApp groups and E-mail addresses of HPS in 12 medical schools in Uganda between 20th September and 5th October 2021. We enrolled 398 participants with a mean age of 23.9 ± 3.7 years. Of this, 267 (67.1%) were male. One hundred twenty (30.2%) participants previously participated in a research activity: 90 (58.4%) as research assistants, 39 (25.3%) published as first authors, and 25 (16.2%) as co-authors. Training on the conduct of research was received by 242 (65.8%) participants, and 326 (81.9%) had intentions of conducting research in the future. Factors influencing participation in research activities were, age ≥ 25 years (adjusted odds ratio (aOR): 1.9, 95% confidence interval (95% CI): 1.2–3.2, p = 0.012), being male (aOR: 2.1, 95%CI: 1.2–3.6, p = 0.008), and being in a clinical year i.e., year 3 (aOR: 3.2, 95% CI: 1.1–9.3, p = 0.033), year 4 (aOR: 3.3, 95% CI: 1.1–9.5, p = 0.028) and year 5(aOR: 11.6, 95% CI: 3.2–42.1, p < 0.001). Lack of funds (79.6%), and mentorship (63.3%) were reported as major barriers to research. Despite a high proportion of HPS showing interest in getting involved in research, less than one-third reported previous involvement. Addressing barriers such as funding could potentially improve research involvement and output among undergraduate HPS in resource-limited settings.