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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 ...
Increased malaria parasitaemia among adults living with HIV who have discontinued cotrimoxazole prophylaxis in Kitgum district, Uganda
(PLoS ONE, 2020)
Although WHO recommends cotrimoxazole (CTX) discontinuation among HIV patients who have undergone immune recovery and are living in areas of low prevalence of malaria, some countries including Uganda recommend CTX ...
Cardiovascular disease prevention knowledge and associated factors among adults in Mukono and Buikwe districts in Uganda
(BMC public health, 2020)
With the growing epidemic of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) in sub-Saharan Africa, behavioural change interventions are critical in supporting populations to achieve better cardiovascular health. Population knowledge regarding ...
Flea Diversity and Infestation Prevalence on Rodents in a Plague-Endemic Region of Uganda
(The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene, 2009)
In Uganda, the West Nile region is the primary epidemiologic focus for plague. The aims of this study wereto 1) describe flea–host associations within a plague-endemic region of Uganda, 2) compare flea loads between villages ...
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 ...
Good adherence to HAART and improved survival in a community HIV/AIDS treatment and care programme: the experience of The AIDS Support Organization (TASO), Kampala, Uganda
(BMC health services research, 2008)
Poor adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) may result in treatment failure
and death. Most reports of the effect of adherence to HAART on mortality come from studies where special
efforts are made to ...
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) ...