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    Predictors of contraceptive adherence among women seeking family planning services at Reproductive Health Uganda, Mityana Branch. 

    Muhindo, Richard; Okonya, Joyce Nankumbi; Groves, Sara; Chenault, Michelene (Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2015)
    Poor adherence is one of the main causes of unintended pregnancies among women of reproductive age.The purpose of this study was to establish the predictors of contraceptive adherence. A total of 211 women were enrolled ...
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    Sero-prevalence of herpes simplex type 2 virus (HSV-2) and HIV infection in Kampala, Uganda 

    Nakku-Joloba, Edith; Kambugu, Fred; Wasubire, Julias; Kimeze, Joshua; Salata, Robert; Albert, Jeffrey M.; Rimm, Alfred; Whalen, Christopher (African Health Sciences, 2014)
    Background: Prevalence of herpes simplex type 2 virus (HSV-2) is high worldwide. Previous studies in Uganda were rural or in women. We estimated age and sex-specific sero- prevalence of HSV-2 in Kampala, Uganda. Methods: ...
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    Psychiatric disorders among the elderly on non-psychiatric wards in an African setting 

    Nakasujja, Noeline; Seggane, Musisi; Walugembe, James; Wallace, Daphne (International Psychogeriatrics, 2007)
    Background: The elderly are vulnerable to illness and particularly to psychiatric illness. Many mentally ill elderly patients end up on non-psychiatric wards owing to somatization of their illnesses. Even for these ...
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    Subclinical atherosclerosis among HIV-infected adults attending HIV/AIDS care at two large Ambulatory HIV clinics in Uganda 

    Ssinabulya, Isaac; Kayima, James; Longenecker, Chris; Mary Luwedde, Mary; Fred Semitala, Fred; Kambugu, Andrew; Ameda, Faith; Sam Bugeza, Sam; McComsey, Grace; Freers, Juergen; Nakanjako, Damalie (PLOS One, 2014)
    Background: The increased immune activation and inflammation of chronic HIV-infection and the characteristic dyslipidemias associated with HIV infection and antiretroviral therapy (ART) contribute to an increased risk of ...
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    Tuberculosis knowledge, attitudes and health-seeking behaviour in rural Uganda 

    Buregyeya, E.; Kulane, A.; Colebunders, R.; Wajja, A.; Kiguli, J.; Mayanja, H.; Musoke, P.; Pariyo, G.; Mitchell, E. M. H. (International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 2011)
    OBJECTIVES: To assess tuberculosis (TB) knowledge, attitudes and health-seeking behaviour to inform the design of communication and social mobilisation interventions. SETTING: Iganga/Mayuge Demographic Surveillance Site, ...
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    Bacteriological quality analysis of herbal cosmetics sold in Kampala District, Uganda 

    Kimbowa, Isaac (Makerere University, 2011-07)
    The use of herbal cosmetics is popular in Uganda. Despite the increase in consumer trust for these products, the bacteriological quality of herbal cosmetics sold in Kampala has remained unknown. Regulatory polices on herbal ...
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    Acceptability of masking and patient separation to control nosocomial Tuberculosis in Uganda: a qualitative study 

    Buregyeya, Esther; Mitchell, Ellen M. H.; Rutebemberwa, Elizeus; Colebunders, Robert; Criel, Bart; Kiguli, Juliet; Nuwaha, Fred (J Public Health, 2011)
    Objectives: This study explored the acceptability of cough etiquette, wearing masks and separation by tuberculosis (TB) suspects and TB patients in two districts in Uganda. Design: The study was conducted in Mukono and ...
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    Doctoral training in Uganda: evaluation of mentoring best practices at Makerere University College of Health Sciences 

    Nakanjako, Damalie; Katamba, Achilles; Kaye, Dan K.; Okello, Elialilia; Kamya, Moses R.; Sewankambo, Nelson; Mayanja-Kizza, Harriet (BMC Medical Education, 2014)
    Background: Good mentoring is a key variable for determining success in completing a doctoral program. We identified prevailing mentoring practices among doctoral students and their mentors, identified common challenges ...
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    Utility of the ACTG staging criteria to predict survival in AIDS associated Kaposi’s Sarcoma in Uganda 

    Okuku, Fred (Makerere University, 2011-05)
    Introduction: Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is commonly staged using criteria established by the AIDS Clinical Trials Group (ACTG). ACTG staging is comprised of three dichotomous variables: Tumor extent (T), immune status (I) and ...
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    Has Uganda experienced any stalled fertility transitions? Reflecting on the last four decades (1973–2011) 

    Kabagenyi, Allen; Reid, Alice; Rutaremwa, Gideon; Atuyambe, Lynn M.; Ntozi, James P. M. (BioMed Central, 2015)
    Background: Persistent high fertility is associated with mother and child mortality. While most regions in the world have experienced declines in fertility rates, there are conflicting views as to whether Uganda has entered ...
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