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Circumcision Status and Time to Sexual Debut Among Youth in Sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from Six Demographic and Health Surveys
Kangmennaang J, Osei L, Mkandawire P, Luginaah I
2016
DOI: 10.1007/s10461-015-1141-8

This paper examines the relationship between circumcision status and timing of sexual debut among unmarried youth in Sub-Saharan Africa using Demographic and Health Surveys. Results from survival analysis indicate that …

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Microalbuminuria and Retinopathy among Hypertensive Nondiabetic Patients at a Large Public Outpatient Clinic in Southwestern Uganda
Bajunirwe F, Kangwagye P, Rwebembera J, Wilson T
2018
DOI: 10.1155/2018/4802396

Background. Routine testing of microalbuminuria and retinopathy is not done among patients with high blood pressure in resource-limited settings. We determined the prevalence of microalbuminuria and retinopathy and their risk …

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Utilization of health insurance by patients with diabetes or hypertension in urban hospitals in Mbarara, Uganda
Bajunirwe F., Kangwagye P., Bright L.W., Atukunda G., Basaza R.
2022
DOI: 10.1101/2022.04.27.22274378

Background: Diabetes and hypertension are among the leading contributors to global mortality and require life-long medical care. However, many patients cannot access quality healthcare due to high out-of-pocket expenditures, thus …

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Efficacy of knowledge and competence-based training of non-physicians in the provision of early infant male circumcision using the Mogen clamp in Rakai, Uganda
Nakigozi G, Kigozi G, Gray RH, Serwadda D, Nalugoda F, Watya S, Makumbi F, Nabukalu D, Kankaka EN, Kayiwa D, Kighoma N, Murungi T, Nampijja R, Namuguzi D, Wawer M
2017
DOI: 10.1111/bju.13685

ObjectiveTo assess acquisition of knowledge and competence in performing Early Infant Male Circumcision (EIMC) by nonphysicians trained using a structured curriculum.Subjects and MethodsTraining in provision of EIMC using the Mogen …

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Randomised trial of early infant circumcision performed by clinical officers and registered nurse midwives using the Mogen clamp in Rakai, Uganda
Kigozi G, Gray RH, Serwadda D, Nalugoda F, Watya S, Makumbi F, Nabukalu D, Kankaka EN, Kayiwa D, Kighoma N, Murungi T, Nampijja R, Wawer M
2017
DOI: 10.1111/bju.13589

ObjectivesTo assess the safety and acceptability of early infant circumcision (EIC) provided by trained clinical officers (COs) and registered nurse midwives (RNMWs) in rural Uganda.Subjects and MethodsWe conducted a randomised …

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Sexual risk behaviors following circumcision among HIV-positive men in Rakai, Uganda
Gray R, Kigozi G, Ssekasanvu J, Ndyanabo A, Nabukalu D, Kankaka EN, Prodger J, Nakawooya H
2018
DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2018.1437253

Objective: To determine whether circumcision of HIV-positive men is associated with increased subsequent sexual risk behaviors which may place their female partners at risk.Methods: Newly circumcised and uncircumcised HIV-positive men …

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Makerereâs contribution to the development of a high impact HIV research population-based cohort in the Rakai Region, Uganda
Kagaayi J., Reynolds S.J., Kigozi G., Nalugoda F., Serwadda D., Gray R.H., Wawer M.J., Quinn T.C., Kankaka E.N., Makumbi F., Nakigozi G., Lutalo T., Sewankambo N.K.
2022
DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v22i2.7S
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SPATIAL HETEROGENEITY in TREATMENT INTERRUPTION and RETURN in HIV PROGRAM in UGANDA
Kagaayi J., Kabanda J., Reynolds S.J., Gray R., Nalugoda F., Serwadda D., Wawer M., Chang L.W., Nakigozi G.F., Kankaka E.N., Kisakye A., Wasswa F.X., Namayanja G., Kate Grabowski M.
2022

Background: Highly-mobile populations may be at greater risk of interruptions in treatment (IIT), which can lead to higher rates of HIV-related morbidity and mortality. In south-central Uganda, prevention of IIT …

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Scaling Up HIV Treatment and Prevention Through National Responses and Innovative Leadership
Kanki P, Kakkattil P, Simao M
2012
DOI: 10.1097/QAI.0b013e31825c16bb

Over the past decade, there has been an unprecedented global response to the AIDS epidemic. This infusion of new funding has led to a rapid scale-up of HIV treatment and …

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