On 3rd August, 2022, the CHDC (Child Health and Development Centre) disseminated study findings from one of the research studies carried out at the centre. These findings were presented under the title, “The Prevention of Violence against Children and Women: …
Published: August 2022 JuneFabianPhDab*RobertKalyesubulaPhDhi*JosephMkandawireMDiklChristian HolmHansenPhDjProfDorotheaNitschMRCPiEustasiusMusengePhDdWisdom PNakangaMDhlJosephine EPrynnMDlmGavinDreyerMDnTracySnymanMScfBillySsebunnyaMDhProfMicheleRamsayPhDegProfLiamSmeethFRCGPiProfStephenTollmanPhDaoProfSaraladeviNaickerPhDcProfAmeliaCrampinPhDlProfRobertNewtonPhDhpJaya AGeorgePhDfLaurieTomlinsonPhD Summary Background The burden of kidney disease in many African countries is unknown. Equations used to estimate kidney function from serum creatinine have limited regional validation. We sought to determine the most accurate …
Published: 15 March 2022 Oriba Dan Langoya, Adrian Mwota Nampogo and Andia Irene Abstract Background Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) continues to pose a signifi cant public health problem worldwide. Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is the most devastating form of extrapulmonary TB however other …
Published: 12 May 2022 Francis Anyaka Amayoa, Frederick Nelson Nakwagala, John Barugahare, Ian Guyton Munabi, and Erisa Sabakaki Mwaka Abstract Background Several studies have reported inadequate comprehension of informed consent for genomic research. This study aimed to assess research participants’ …
Published: 29 March 2022 Joseph Ochieng, Betty Kwagala & Nelson Sewankambo Abstract Background Human biological materials are usually stored for possible future use in research because they preserve valuable biological information, save time and resources, which would have been spent on collection …
Published: 06 April 2022 Abstract Plasmodium falciparum parasites lacking histidine-rich protein 2 and 3 (pfhrp2/3) genes have been reported in several parts of the world. These deletions are known to compromise the effectiveness of HRP2-based malaria rapid diagnostic tests (HRP2-RDT). The National Malaria Control Programme …
Published: 06 April 2022 Blaise Kiyimba, Linda Atulinda, Racheal Nalunkuma, Ignatius Asasira, Jonathan Kabunga, Davis Banturaki, Anastacia Ssebbowa Nabyonga, Rachel Nakiganda, Rachael Ndyabawe, Jonathan Nkalubo, Nelson Ssewante, Felix Bongomin & Sabrina Bakeera-Kitaka Abstract Background Involvement of undergraduate health professions students (HPS) in …
Published: February 7, 2022| Download Citation Nabukenya Sylvia, Ochieng Joseph, Kaawa-Mafigiri David, Munabi Ian, Nakigudde Janet, Nakwagala Frederick, Barugahare John, Kwagala Betty, Ibingira Charles, Twimwijukye Adelline, Sewankambo Nelson, Mwaka Erisa Sabakaki Abstract This study aimed to explore experiences and practices …
Published: 19 November 2021 | Download Citation Joseph Ochieng1*, Betty Kwagala2, John Barugahare3, Erisa Mwaka1, Deborah Ekusai‑Sebatta1, Joseph Ali4,5 and Nelson K. Sewankambo6 Abstract Background: The return of genetics and genomics research results has been a subject of ongoing global debate. …