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A participatory action research approach to strengthening health managers’ capacity at district level in Eastern Uganda
(Health Research Policy and Systems, 2017)
Many approaches to improving health managers’ capacity in poor countries, particularly those pursued
by external agencies, employ non-participatory approaches and often seek to circumvent (rather than strengthen)
weak ...
The Association between Cognition and Academic Performance in Ugandan Children Surviving Malaria with Neurological Involvement
(PLoS One, 2013)
The contribution of different cognitive abilities to academic performance in children surviving cerebral insult can guide the choice of interventions to improve cognitive and academic outcomes. This study's objective was ...
Immunological Signaling During Herpes Simplex Virus-2 and Cytomegalovirus Vaginal Shedding After Initiation of Antiretroviral Treatment
(Oxford University Press, 2016)
Vaginal proinflammatory cytokine expression during herpes virus reactivation was examined in human immunodeficiency virus infected women before and after initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Vaginal swabs were ...
Vaccines against human papillomavirus in low and middle income countries:
(Cross Mark, 2015)
Abstract
Currently, there is limited data on the immunogenicity and efficacy of human papillomavirus vaccines in Low and
Middle income countries (LMIC). The review aims to summarize the current status from published HPV ...
The Burden Of Chronic Rhinosinusitis And Its Effect On Quality Of Life Among Patients Re-Attending An Otolaryngology Clinic In South Western Uganda
(BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders, 2018)
Worldwide, the burden of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is variable, but not known in Uganda. CRS has significant negative impact on quality of life (QOL) and as such QOL scores should guide adjustments in treatment strategies. ...
Steady-State Pharmacokinetics of Rilpivirine under Different Meal Conditions in HIV-1-Infected Ugandan Adults
(Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 2015)
To investigate the effect of food on the steady-state pharmacokinetics of rilpivirine when administered as a fixed-dose combination tablet containing tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, emtricitabine plus rilpivirine (TDF/FTC/RPV) ...
Pediatric Surgical Camps as one Model of Global Surgical Partnership: A Way Forward
(Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2014)
A uniquely Ugandan method of holding surgical “camps” has been one means to deal with the volume of patients needing surgery and provides opportunities for global partnership.We describe an evolved partnership between ...
HIV prevalence and uptake of HIV/AIDS services among youths (15–24 Years) in fishing and neighboring communities of Kasensero, Rakai District, South Western Uganda
(BMC public health, 2017)
Although fishing communities have a significantly higher HIV prevalence than the general population, there is paucity of data on the burden of HIV and service utilization, particularly among the youth. We assessed the HIV ...
Prostatic Specific Antigen (PSA) Relationship to Patients Age, Prostate Volume and Prostate Histology at St Mary’s Hospital Lacor.
(East and Central African Journal of Surgery, 2014)
The use of PSA for the diagnosis of cancer prostate has remained
controversial as well as unreliable because many factors affect PSA levels. Included
amongst the many factors that can increase PSA level are riding bicycle, ...
HPV vaccination strategies targeting hard-to-reach populations:
(ELSEVIER, 2017-09)
Highlights
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High HPV vaccination coverage is critical for preventing cervical cancer worldwide.
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School-based programs effectively deliver vaccines to adolescents attending school.
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We propose ways to ensure ...