Ruth Mpirirwe
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View article: Prevalence and determinants of uncontrolled asthma among secondary school-going adolescents in Kampala City, Uganda: findings from a cross-sectional study
Prevalence and determinants of uncontrolled asthma among secondary school-going adolescents in Kampala City, Uganda: findings from a cross-sectional study Open
View article: Female sex worker preferences for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis delivery in Uganda: A discrete choice experiment
Female sex worker preferences for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis delivery in Uganda: A discrete choice experiment Open
Cisgender female sex workers (FSWs) in sub-Saharan Africa have a high risk of HIV acquisition, highlighting the need for innovative approaches to expand coverage of evidence-based HIV prevention methods, including oral pre-exposure prophyl…
View article: Emerging threat of artemisinin partial resistance markers (pfk13 mutations) in Plasmodium falciparum parasite populations in multiple geographical locations in high transmission regions of Uganda
Emerging threat of artemisinin partial resistance markers (pfk13 mutations) in Plasmodium falciparum parasite populations in multiple geographical locations in high transmission regions of Uganda Open
View article: Female Sex Worker Preferences for HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Delivery in Uganda: A Discrete Choice Experiment
Female Sex Worker Preferences for HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Delivery in Uganda: A Discrete Choice Experiment Open
Background Cisgender female sex workers (FSWs) in sub-Saharan Africa have a high risk of HIV acquisition, highlighting the need for innovative approaches to expand coverage of evidence-based HIV prevention methods, including oral pre-expos…
View article: Effectiveness of a mindfulness and acceptance-based intervention for improving the mental health of adolescents with HIV in Uganda: An open-label trial
Effectiveness of a mindfulness and acceptance-based intervention for improving the mental health of adolescents with HIV in Uganda: An open-label trial Open
Adolescents with HIV (AWH) face the double burden of dealing with challenges presented by their developmental phase while coping with stigma related to HIV, affecting their mental health. Poor mental health complicates adherence to daily t…
View article: Emerging threat of Partial Artemisinin Resistance Markers in P. falciparum Parasite Populations in multiple geographical locations in high Transmission Regions of Uganda
Emerging threat of Partial Artemisinin Resistance Markers in P. falciparum Parasite Populations in multiple geographical locations in high Transmission Regions of Uganda Open
Background: Artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) is the only recommended treatment option for uncomplicated malaria, however the emergency and spread of partial artemisinin resistance threatens their effectiveness for malaria tre…
View article: HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake, retention and adherence among female sex workers in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake, retention and adherence among female sex workers in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review Open
Objective To evaluate oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake, retention and adherence among female sex workers (FSWs) receiving care through community and facility delivery models in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Design Systematic review …
View article: Perspectives of female sex workers on HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis delivery in Uganda: A qualitative study
Perspectives of female sex workers on HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis delivery in Uganda: A qualitative study Open
Background HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is underutilized by cisgender female sex workers (FSW) despite its proven effectiveness. This study aimed to understand the experiences of FSW with PrEP services in Uganda to inform HIV progra…
View article: Perceptions and factors associated with the uptake of the community client-led antiretroviral therapy delivery model (CCLAD) at a large urban clinic in Uganda: a mixed methods study
Perceptions and factors associated with the uptake of the community client-led antiretroviral therapy delivery model (CCLAD) at a large urban clinic in Uganda: a mixed methods study Open