Search Results - "Timothy, Kintu"

Prevalence, Awareness, and Factors Associated with Hypertension Among People Living with HIV in Eastern Uganda. A Multicentre Cross-Sectional Study by Kanyike, Andrew Marvin, Nakawuki, Ashley Winfred, Akech, Gabriel Madut, Kihumuro, Raymond Bernard, Kintu, Timothy Mwanje, Nalunkuma, Racheal, Nakandi, Rachael Mukisa, Mugabi, Joshua, Twijukye, Nicholas, Bwayo, Denis, Katuramu, Richard

“…Despite advancements in Antiretroviral Therapy (ART), people living with HIV (PLHIV) face increasing risks of HTN, leading to significant morbidity and…”
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Use of machine learning tools to predict health risks from climate-sensitive extreme weather events: A scoping review by Ssebyala, Shakirah N., Kintu, Timothy M., Muganzi, David J., Dresser, Caleb, Demetres, Michelle R., Lai, Yuan, Mercy, Kobusingye, Li, Chenyu, Wang, Fei, Setoguchi, Soko, Celi, Leo Anthony, Ghosh, Arnab K.

“…Machine learning (ML) algorithms may play a role in predicting the adverse health impacts of climate-sensitive extreme weather events because accurate…”
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Exploring drivers and barriers to the utilization of community client-led ART delivery model in South-Western Uganda: patients’ and health workers’ experiences by Kintu, Timothy Mwanje, Ssewanyana, Anna Maria, Kyagambiddwa, Tonny, Nampijja, Pretty Mariam, Apio, Patience Kevin, Kitaka, Jessica, Kabakyenga, Jerome Kahuma

“…Abstract Background In an effort to accommodate the growing number of HIV clients, improve retention in care and reduce health care burden, the differentiated…”
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Assessment of the readiness of health facilities in urban areas to deliver geriatric-friendly care services: a cross-sectional study in Kampala City, Uganda by Ainembabazi, Peruth, Gwokyalya, Anna Maria, Twinamasiko, Nelson, Kihumuro, Raymond Bernard, Kintu, Timothy Mwanje, Bongomin, Felix

“…With the global rise in the elderly population, ensuring geriatric-friendly healthcare services is paramount. This study aimed to assess the current readiness…”
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Paving the Path to Patient-Centered Healthcare in Africa: Insights From a Student Led Initiative by Muganzi, David Jolly, Namara, Catherine Misango, Kintu, Timothy Mwanje, Atulinda, Linda, Kihumuro, Raymond Bernard, Ahaisibwe, Bonaventure, Montori, Victor M

“…Patient-centered care (PCC) is a key domain of healthcare quality. Its importance is driven by evidence-based medicine, the predominance of chronic conditions…”
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Alcohol use disorder among healthcare professional students: a structural equation model describing its effect on depression, anxiety, and risky sexual behavior by Kintu, Timothy Mwanje, Kaggwa, Mark Mohan, Namagembe, Robinah, Muganzi, David Jolly, Kihumuro, Bernard Raymond, Luyinda, Garvin Ssali, Nabwana, Brenda Wafana, Moses, Muwanguzi, Nnyombi, Marvin, Kirega, Alex, Kabakyenga, Jerome Kahuma, Maling, Samuel

“…Mental health problems such as depression, anxiety and alcohol use disorders are among the leading causes of disability worldwide. Among university students,…”
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Knowledge, attitude and perceptions of medical students towards mental health in a university in Uganda by Kihumuro, Raymond Bernard, Kaggwa, Mark Mohan, Kintu, Timothy Mwanje, Nakandi, Rachael Mukisa, Muwanga, David Richard, Muganzi, David Jolly, Atwau, Pius, Ayesiga, Innocent, Najjuma, Josephine Nambi, Ashaba, Scholastic

“…The prevalence of mental illness among medical students is high. A gap remains on what knowledge should be given to improve the attitudes and perceptions…”
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Perspectives on mental health services for medical students at a Ugandan medical school by Kihumuro, Raymond Bernard, Kaggwa, Mark Mohan, Nakandi, Rachael Mukisa, Kintu, Timothy Mwanje, Muwanga, David Richard, Muganzi, David Jolly, Atwau, Pius, Ayesiga, Innocent, Acai, Anita, Najjuka, Sarah Maria, Najjuma, Josephine Nambi, Frazier-Koussai, Susan, Ashaba, Scholastic, Harms, Sheila

“…University-based mental health services for medical students remain a challenge, particularly in low-income countries, due to poor service availability. Prior…”
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Level of Satisfaction with the Learning Environment and Transition to Employment among Health Professions Graduates at a Ugandan Medical School by Ngonzi, Joseph, Kintu, Timothy Mwanje, Muganzi, David Jolly, Kyagambiddwa, Tonny, Atimango, Lorna, Kihumuro, Raymond Bernard, Bajunirwe, Francis

“…Background . To ensure training quality, medical training institutions must provide an adequate learning environment and prepare trainees for work but there is…”
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Prevalence and Risk Factors for Newborn Anemia in Southwestern Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study by Ngonzi, Joseph, Tibaijuka, Leevan, Mwanje Kintu, Timothy, Kihumuro, Raymond Bernard, Ahabwe, Onesmus, Byamukama, Onesmus, Salongo, Wasswa, Adong, Julian, Boatin, Adeline A., Bebell, Lisa M.

“…Introduction. The global prevalence of maternal anemia is about 42%, and in sub-Saharan Africa, the prevalence of newborn anemia ranges from 25% to 30%. Anemia…”
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Implementation and insights from the MedXMentor structured mentorship program for undergraduate health science students at Mbarara University, Uganda by Tamale, Elvis, Atuhairwe, Irene, Ssemwogerere, Arnold, Muhimbura, Brian, Atimango, Lorna, Malinga, Paddy Derrick, Mulungi, Jonathan, Ssekitto, Joseph, Naigaga, Josephine, Kintu, Timothy Mwanje, Masood, Kiran Mitha, Ohuruogu, Victor, Ngonzi, Joseph

“…Background Mentorship is essential for education and career development in health-related fields, yet Sub-Saharan African universities often lack structured…”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of health professions students on mentorship: a cross-sectional study at a sub-Saharan African medical school by Tamale, Elvis, Atuhairwe, Irene, Ssemwogerere, Arnold, Muhimbura, Brian, Atimango, Lorna, Malinga, Paddy Derrick, Mulungi, Jonathan, Ssekitto, Joseph, Naigaga, Josephine, Kintu, Timothy Mwanje, Masood, Kiran Mitha, Ohuruogu, Victor, Ngonzi, Joseph

“…Background Mentoring involves the informal conveyance of knowledge, social capital, and support, as perceived by the recipient to be pertinent to aspects of…”
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Cognitive impairment following traumatic brain injury in Uganda: Prevalence and associated factors by Kintu, Timothy Mwanje, Katengeke, Vanessa, Kamoga, Ronald, Nguyen, Tricia, Najjuma, Josephine Nambi, Kitya, David, Wakida, Edith K, Obua, Celestino, Rukundo, Godfrey Zari

“…As the burden of dementia continues to rise in sub-Saharan Africa, it is crucial to develop an evidence base for potentially modifiable risk factors such as…”
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Mal-AI: Advancing malaria surveillance and diagnosis through machine learning by Jolly, Muganzi David, Mwanje, Kintu Timothy, Kennedy, Kassaza, Tryphine, Nyaketcho, Lorna, Atimango, Mwavu, Rogers

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Assessing the knowledge, training and capacity of health workers in the diagnosis and management of soil-transmitted helminths and schistosomiasis in eastern Uganda by Kihumuro, Raymond Bernard, Kintu, Timothy Mwanje, Atimango, Lorna, Kanyike, Andrew Marvin, Bazira, Joel

“…Abstract Background Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect millions of people in Africa, with Uganda bearing a significant burden. The World Health…”
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Exploring healthcare professionals' perspectives on neglected tropical diseases in Eastern Uganda: a qualitative study with a focus on schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths by Kihumuro, Raymond Bernard, Atimango, Lorna, Kintu, Timothy Mwanje, Makai, Conrad, Kanyike, Andrew Marvin, Bazira, Joel

“…Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), including soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) and schistosomiasis, continue to impose a heavy burden, especially in…”
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Dissemination of medical research findings among medical researchers in a tertiary institution in Uganda by Twinamasiko, Nelson, Maria Gwokyalya, Anna, Byamugisha, Joseph, Misango Precious Namara, Catherine, Mpaju, David, Mwanje Kintu, Timothy, Otim Murungi, Kevin, Nantale, Ritah, Owori, Benard, Ocan, Moses, Annet Kinengyere, Alison

“…Background: Dissemination of research findings is a key obligation for researchers. It increases access to evidence and the ability to use and apply the…”
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Barriers and facilitators of hypertension screening and referral by village health teams in Eastern Uganda: a COM-B analysis by Kanyike, Andrew Marvin, Kihumuro, Raymond Bernard, Kintu, Timothy Mwanje, Lee, Seungwon, Nakawuki, Ashley Winfred, Apio, Kevin, Katuramu, Richard

“…Aim The study explored the barriers and facilitators to Village Health Teams’ involvement in hypertension screening and referral to a health facility in…”
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Prevalence of Hyperglycaemia and Associated Factors Among People Living with HIV in Eastern Uganda: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study by Richard, Katuramu, Raymond, Kihumuro Bernard, Winfred, Nakawuki Ashely, Madut, Akech Gabriel, Oreb, Nankunda, Timothy, Kintu, Rachael, Nalunkuma, Rachael, Nakandi Mukisa, Joshua, Mugabi, Nicholas, Twijukye, Marvin, Kanyike Andrew

“…HIV patients have increased life expectancy due to access to antiretroviral therapy (ART). However, with increasing age comes an increased risk of…”
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"If you find that I am HIV positive, don't tell me": Exploring the barriers and recommendations for HIV prevention services utilization among youth in rural southwestern Uganda by Ssali, Paul Waswa, Kintu, Timothy Mwanje, Karungi, Immaculate, Namuyaba, Agnes Kisakye, Kyagambiddwa, Tonny, Namaseruka, Ruth, Agaba, Mark, Obua, Celestino, Wakida, Edith K, Kabakyenga, Jerome Kahuma

“…Globally, the majority of new HIV infections are recorded in Eastern and Southern Africa, with the youth being disproportionately affected. HIV prevention is…”
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