Risk perception and sex behaviour in pregnancy and breastfeeding in high HIV prevalence settings: Programmatic implications for PrEP delivery

MEDLINE Abstract: HIV acquisition during pregnancy and breastfeeding significantly contributes toward paediatric HIV infection; however, little is known about risk behaviours in HIV-uninfected pregnant and postpartum women. We conducted twenty-six …

HIV replication in the CNS is associated with neurocognition and depression pre-ART

Background: People with HIV (PWH) experience more neurocognitive impairment and depression than uninfected individuals, particularly in resource-limited settings. However, initiating ART often returns neurocognition and depression to levels observed for …

Implementing community-based human papillomavirus self-sampling with SMS text follow-up for cervical cancer screening in rural, southwestern Uganda

Background Self-collected HPV screening may improve cervical cancer screening coverage in low resource countries, yet data guiding implementation and follow-up of abnormal results are sparse. Methods This is a prospective …

Emerging evidence from a systematic review of safety of pre-exposure prophylaxis for pregnant and postpartum women: where are we now and where are we heading?

MEDLINE Abstract: INTRODUCTION:<BR>HIV incidence is high during pregnancy and breastfeeding with HIV acquisition risk more than doubling during pregnancy and the postpartum period compared to when women are not pregnant. …

Prospects for sustaining leprosy control in Uganda

A NARRATIVE REPORT FOR THE FIRST QUARTER (JULY â SEPTEMBER) SCALING UP and OUT SUSTAINABLE FARMING METHODS FOR IMPROVED FOOD SECURITY, NUTRITION AND INCOME AMONG NINETY WOMEN IN HOIMA DISTRICT.

SUMMARY OF THE REPORT Eco-Agric Uganda is scaling up and out sustainable farming methods for improved food security, nutrition and income among 90 women in Hoima District. This aims at …

Environmental conservation and Agricultural Enhancement Uganda Project title: Enhancing Agri-Business Entities participation in Local Governance in Hoima district Quarterly Performance Report October 1, 2016 â December 31, 2016

Executive Summary Eco-Agric Uganda is implementing a Governance Accountability and Participation project that involves enhancing Agri-Business Entities participation in Local governance in Hoima district. This is being funded by the …

Feasibility of using C-reactive protein for point-of-care testing

BACKGROUND: C-reactive protein (CRP) point-of-care testing (POCT) can be a valuable tool for decision making in primary care. Very few studies have illustrated the utilization of CRP POCT.OBJECTIVE: To conduct …

Legal Empowerment and Social Accountability: Complementary Strategies Toward Rights-based Development in Health?

Citizen-based accountability strategies to improve the lives of the poor and marginalized groups are increasingly being used in efforts to improve basic public services. The latest thinking suggests that broader, …

Declining HIV incidence in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis of empiric data

Introduction UNAIDS models suggest HIV incidence is declining in sub-Saharan Africa. The objective of this study was to assess whether modelled trends are supported by empirical evidence. Methods We conducted …