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Prevalence, awareness and control of hypertension in Uganda by Musinguzi, Geofrey, Nuwaha, Fred

“…Prevention and control of hypertension are critical in reducing morbidity and mortality attributable to cardiovascular diseases. Awareness of hypertension is a…”
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Understanding factors influencing uptake of healthy lifestyle practices among adults following a community cardiovascular disease prevention programme in Mukono and Buikwe districts in Uganda: A qualitative study by Ndejjo, Rawlance, Musinguzi, Geofrey, Nuwaha, Fred, Bastiaens, Hilde, Wanyenze, Rhoda K

“…Healthy lifestyle practices including physical activity, healthy diets, non-smoking, reduced alcohol consumption and stress reduction are important in the…”
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Cardiovascular disease prevention knowledge and associated factors among adults in Mukono and Buikwe districts in Uganda by Ndejjo, Rawlance, Nuwaha, Fred, Bastiaens, Hilde, Wanyenze, Rhoda K, Musinguzi, Geofrey

“…With the growing epidemic of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) in sub-Saharan Africa, behavioural change interventions are critical in supporting populations to…”
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Acceptability of a community cardiovascular disease prevention programme in Mukono and Buikwe districts in Uganda: a qualitative study by Ndejjo, Rawlance, Musinguzi, Geofrey, Nuwaha, Fred, Wanyenze, Rhoda K, Bastiaens, Hilde

“…Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are on the rise in many low-and middle-income countries where 80% of related deaths are registered. Community CVD prevention…”
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Barriers and facilitators of implementation of a community cardiovascular disease prevention programme in Mukono and Buikwe districts in Uganda using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research by Ndejjo, Rawlance, Wanyenze, Rhoda K, Nuwaha, Fred, Bastiaens, Hilde, Musinguzi, Geofrey

“…In low- and middle-income countries, there is an increasing attention towards community approaches to deal with the growing burden of cardiovascular disease…”
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Capacity of Health Facilities to Manage Hypertension in Mukono and Buikwe Districts in Uganda: Challenges and Recommendations by Musinguzi, Geofrey, Bastiaens, Hilde, Wanyenze, Rhoda K, Mukose, Aggrey, Van Geertruyden, Jean-Pierre, Nuwaha, Fred

“…The burden of chronic diseases is increasing in both low- and middle-income countries. However, healthcare systems in low-income countries are inadequately…”
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"When they know that you are a sex worker, you will be the last person to be treated": Perceptions and experiences of female sex workers in accessing HIV services in Uganda by Wanyenze, Rhoda K, Musinguzi, Geofrey, Kiguli, Juliet, Nuwaha, Fred, Mujisha, Geoffrey, Musinguzi, Joshua, Arinaitwe, Jim, Matovu, Joseph K B

“…HIV prevalence among female sex workers (FSWs) in high burden countries in sub-Saharan Africa varies between 24 and 72%, however their access to HIV services…”
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Dietary outcomes of community-based CVD preventive interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Hassen, Hamid Y, Sisay, Binyam G, Van Geertruyden, Jean-Pierre, Le Goff, Delphine, Ndejjo, Rawlance, Musinguzi, Geofrey, Abrams, Steven, Bastiaens, Hilde

“…We aimed to synthesise available evidence on the effects of community-based interventions in improving various dietary outcome measures. Systematic review and…”
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The Pre-Implementation Phase of a Project Seeking to Deliver a Community-Based CVD Prevention Intervention (SPICES-Sussex): A Qualitative Study Exploring Views and Experience Relating to Intervention Development by Grice-Jackson, Thomas, Rogers, Imogen, Ford, Elizabeth, Van Marwijk, Harm, Topham, Catherine, Musinguzi, Geofrey, Bastiaens, Hilde, Gibson, Linda, Bower, Mark, Nahar, Papreen

“…Background. Community-led health care interventions may be an effective way to tackle cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, especially in materially…”
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Practical dietary interventions to prevent cardiovascular disease suitable for implementation in primary care: an ADAPTE-guided systematic review of international clinical guidelines by Le Goff, Delphine, Aerts, Naomi, Odorico, Michele, Guillou-Landreat, Morgane, Perraud, Gabriel, Bastiaens, Hilde, Musinguzi, Geofrey, Le Reste, Jean-Yves, Barais, Marie

“…Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death globally. The current model of care for high-income countries involves preventive medication and…”
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"If You Tell People That You Had Sex with a Fellow Man, It Is Hard to Be Helped and Treated": Barriers and Opportunities for Increasing Access to HIV Services among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Uganda by Wanyenze, Rhoda K, Musinguzi, Geofrey, Matovu, Joseph K B, Kiguli, Juliet, Nuwaha, Fred, Mujisha, Geoffrey, Musinguzi, Joshua, Arinaitwe, Jim, Wagner, Glenn J

“…Despite the high HIV prevalence among men who have sex with men (MSM) in sub-Saharan Africa, little is known about their access to HIV services. This study…”
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Factors Influencing Compliance and Health Seeking Behaviour for Hypertension in Mukono and Buikwe in Uganda: A Qualitative Study by Wanyenze, Rhoda K., Van Geertruyden, Jean-Pierre, Nuwaha, Fred, Anthierens, Sibyl, Musinguzi, Geofrey, Bastiaens, Hilde

“…Background and Methods. Hypertension is a global public health challenge and a leading risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Hypertension…”
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Progress toward UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets: A respondent-driven survey among female sex workers in Kampala, Uganda by Doshi, Reena H, Sande, Enos, Ogwal, Moses, Kiyingi, Herbert, McIntyre, Anne, Kusiima, Joy, Musinguzi, Geofrey, Serwadda, David, Hladik, Wolfgang

“…We investigated progress towards UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets among female sex workers in Kampala, Uganda, who bear a disproportionate burden of HIV. Between April…”
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Barriers to Condom Use among High Risk Men Who Have Sex with Men in Uganda: A Qualitative Study by Musinguzi, Geofrey, Bastiaens, Hilde, Matovu, Joseph K B, Nuwaha, Fred, Mujisha, Geoffrey, Kiguli, Juliet, Arinaitwe, Jim, Van Geertruyden, Jean-Pierre, Wanyenze, Rhoda K

“…Unprotected sexual intercourse is a major risk factor for HIV transmission. Men who have sex with men (MSM) face challenges in accessing HIV prevention…”
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An implementation science study to enhance cardiovascular disease prevention in Mukono and Buikwe districts in Uganda: a stepped-wedge design by Musinguzi, Geofrey, Wanyenze, Rhoda K, Ndejjo, Rawlance, Ssinabulya, Isaac, van Marwijk, Harm, Ddumba, Isaac, Bastiaens, Hilde, Nuwaha, Fred

“…Uganda is experiencing a shift in major causes of death with cases of stroke, heart attack, and heart failure reportedly on the rise. In a study in Mukono and…”
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Cardiovascular risk factor mapping and distribution among adults in Mukono and Buikwe districts in Uganda: small area analysis by Musinguzi, Geofrey, Ndejjo, Rawlance, Ssinabulya, Isaac, Bastiaens, Hilde, van Marwijk, Harm, Wanyenze, Rhoda K

“…Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is experiencing an increasing burden of Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs). Modifiable risk factors including hypertension, diabetes,…”
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Drivers of cardiovascular disease risk factors in slums in Kampala, Uganda: a qualitative study by Ndejjo, Rawlance, Masengere, Paineto, Bulafu, Douglas, Namakula, Lydia Nabawanuka, Wanyenze, Rhoda K., Musoke, David, Musinguzi, Geofrey

“…Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors are increasing in many sub-Saharan African countries and disproportionately affecting communities in urban slums…”
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Community-Based Interventions for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Low-and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review by Ndejjo, Rawlance, Hassen, Hamid Yimam, Wanyenze, Rhoda K., Musoke, David, Nuwaha, Fred, Abrams, Steven, Bastiaens, Hilde, Musinguzi, Geofrey

“…Objectives: To synthesize evidence on the effectiveness of community-based interventions for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention in low- and middle-income…”
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Facilitators and barriers in prevention of cardiovascular disease in Limpopo, South Africa: a qualitative study conducted with primary health care managers by Douglas, Mbuyiselo, Kgatla, Nancy, Sodi, Tholene, Musinguzi, Geofrey, Mothiba, Tebogo, Skaal, Linda, Makgahlela, Mpsanyana, Bastiaens, Hilde

“…In the Southern African countries, cardiovascular disease burden is increasing and the second most prevalent cause of death after infectious diseases. The…”
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Health providers' experiences, perceptions and readiness to provide HIV services to men who have sex with men and female sex workers in Uganda - a qualitative study by Matovu, Joseph K B, Musinguzi, Geofrey, Kiguli, Juliet, Nuwaha, Fred, Mujisha, Geoffrey, Musinguzi, Joshua, Arinaitwe, Jim, Wanyenze, Rhoda K

“…Access to HIV services among men who have sex with men (MSM) and female sex workers (FSWs) remains suboptimal globally. While the reasons for this dismal…”
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