Timothy Nduhukire
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View article: Prevalence and factors associated with hyperglycemia among children living with HIV on dolutegravir in Kabale district, southwestern Uganda
Prevalence and factors associated with hyperglycemia among children living with HIV on dolutegravir in Kabale district, southwestern Uganda Open
Background Undiagnosed and poorly managed high blood sugar levels can result in short- and long-term complications in children. Following worldwide introduction of dolutegravir based antiretroviral treatment in 2018, several studies in adu…
View article: Prevalence and factors associated with stunting among children aged 6-59 months in Rubanda district, southwestern Uganda
Prevalence and factors associated with stunting among children aged 6-59 months in Rubanda district, southwestern Uganda Open
Background Childhood stunting remains a health and socioeconomic problem at global and national levels. Rubanda district, southwestern Uganda, contributed the highest cases of severe acute malnutrition seen at Kabale regional referral hosp…
View article: Missed Appointments and Associated Factors Among Children Accessing Anti-Retroviral Therapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic in South Western Uganda
Missed Appointments and Associated Factors Among Children Accessing Anti-Retroviral Therapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic in South Western Uganda Open
A drug refill of 4 months and being scheduled to receive drugs by Facility-based group model predisposed the participants to missing the next appointment. Home- or community-based ART delivery to clients as well as drug prescriptions for a…
View article: Factors associated with interfacility transfer and follow up of adult HIV positive clients in South Western Uganda
Factors associated with interfacility transfer and follow up of adult HIV positive clients in South Western Uganda Open
Introduction Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is still a significant public health problem with a prevalence of 37.7 million worldwide. In Uganda, awareness of HIV status among adults is at 80.9%, 96.1% of People living with HIV are on A…
View article: Factors Affecting the Integration of Pediatric TB Screening in Kabale District of Uganda: A Cross Sectional Study
Factors Affecting the Integration of Pediatric TB Screening in Kabale District of Uganda: A Cross Sectional Study Open
The integration of pediatric TB screening in routine assessments at the OPD/YCC was low. Focus more on HC IIIs to improve health workers' involvement and capacity to integrate TB screening at entry points in health facilities and provide l…
View article: Exploring parental understanding of child sexual abuse and prevention as a measure for HIV prevention in Rwampara district
Exploring parental understanding of child sexual abuse and prevention as a measure for HIV prevention in Rwampara district Open
Background Worldwide, more than 95 million children are sexually abused each year with children in sub-Saharan Africa experiencing sexual assault at higher rates than those in more developed areas. In Uganda, 20% of young people indicated …
View article: Child maltreatment, cognitive functions and the mediating role of mental health problems among maltreated children and adolescents in Uganda
Child maltreatment, cognitive functions and the mediating role of mental health problems among maltreated children and adolescents in Uganda Open
Background Child maltreatment poses high risks to the mental health and cognitive functioning of children not only in childhood but also in later life. However, it remains unclear whether child maltreatment is directly associated with impa…
View article: Child maltreatment, cognitive functions and the mediating role of mental health problems among maltreated children and adolescents in Uganda
Child maltreatment, cognitive functions and the mediating role of mental health problems among maltreated children and adolescents in Uganda Open
Background: Child maltreatment poses high risks to the mental health and cognitive functioning of children not only in childhood but also in later life. However, it remains unclear whether child maltreatment is directly associated with imp…
View article: Predictors of in-hospital mortality among under-five children with severe acute malnutrition in South-Western Uganda
Predictors of in-hospital mortality among under-five children with severe acute malnutrition in South-Western Uganda Open
The in-hospital mortality in U5s with SAM was lower than that previously reported in central Uganda. Intravenous fluid administration significantly predicted overall in-hospital mortality. While Administration of intravenous fluids is stil…