2nd Cohort
Ph.D. 2019
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| 2020 |
| Munabi IG, Mwaka ES, Kirum GG, Kirwowa H, Mubuuke AG, Kiguli S, Buwembo W. Effect of an eLearning Intervention on Undergraduate Health Professional Student’s General Histology and Embryology Summative Examination Scores. Open Access Library Journal. 2020 June 7: 1-13 e6230. PubMed PMID: 32661500 doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1106230 |
| Tumusiime R, Mukasa C, Kisakya-Maria KA, Neumbe MI, Odyeny J, Maube B, Gavamukulya Y, Nekaka R. Baseline Assessment of Risk Factors of Presumptive Tuberculosis among under Five Children Living with an Index Client under Treatment in Mbale District, Eastern Uganda. Microbiology Research Journal International. 2020 June; 30(5): 1-8. DOI: 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i530214 |
| Mpalanyi M, Nalweyiso DI, Gonzaga Mubuuke AG. Perceptions of radiography students toward problem-based learning almost two decades after its introduction at Makerere University, Uganda. J Med Imaging Radiat Sci. 2020 Dec; 51(4):639-644. doi: 10.1016/j.jmir.2020.06.009. PubMed PMID: 32690310 PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7367772 |
| Olum R, Atulinda L, Kigozi E, Nassozi RD, Mulekwa A, Bongomin F, Kiguli S. Medical Education and E-Learning During COVID-19 Pandemic: Awareness, Attitudes, Preferences, and Barriers Among Undergraduate Medicine and Nursing Students at Makerere University, Uganda. J Med Educ Curric Dev. 2020 Nov, 7: 1–9. PubMed PMID: 33283049, PubMed Central PMCID 7682244 DOI: 10.1177/2382120520973212 |
| M Sserumaga, AG Mubuuke, J Nakigudde, IG Munabi, RB Opoka, S Kiguli. Mentors' and student nurses' experiences of the clinical competence assessment tool. Afr. J. Health Prof. Educ. (Online). Nov 2020; vol.12 n.4 http://dx.doi.org/10.7196/AJHPE.2020.v12i4.1380 |
| Kanakuze CA, Kaye DK, Musabirema P, Nkubito P, Mbalinda SN. Factors associated with the uptake of immediate postpartum intrauterine contraceptive devices (PPIUCD) in Rwanda: a mixed methods study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2020 Oct 27;20(1):650. doi: 10.1186/s12884-020-03337-5. PubMed PMID: 33109097; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7590736. |
| Baluku JB, Godwin Anguzu G, Nassozi S, Babirye F, Namiiro S, Buyungo R, Sempiira M, Wasswa A, Rose Mulwana R, Ntambi S, Worodria W, Andia‑Biraro I. Prevalence of HIV infection and bacteriologically confirmed tuberculosis among individuals found at bars in Kampala slums, Uganda. Sci Rep. 2020; 10: 13438. Published online 2020 Aug 10. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-70472-6. PubMed PMCID: PMC7417543 |
| Mbalinda SN, Bakeera-Kitaka S, Lusota DA, Magongo EN, Musoke P, Kaye DK. Barriers and facilitators for transitioning of young people from adolescent clinics to adult ART clinics in Uganda: unintended consequences of successful adolescent ART clinics. BMC Health Serv Res. 2020 Sep 5;20(1):835. doi: 10.1186/s12913-020-05701-9. PMID: 32891150; PMCID: PMC7487887 |
| Nduhukire T, Atwine D, Luwaga R, Joseph E Byonanebye EJ. Predictors of in-hospital mortality among under-five children with severe acute malnutrition in South-Western Uganda. PLoS One. 2020 June; 26; 15(6): eCollection 2020. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0234343 PubMed PMID: 32589637 PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7319331 |
| 2021 |
| Kaggwa MM, Bongomin F, Najjuka SM, Rukundo ZG, Ashaba S. Cannabis-Induced Mania Following COVID-19 Self-Medication: A Wake-Up Call to Improve Community Awareness. Int Med Case Rep J. 2021 Feb 25; 14:121-125. doi: 10.2147/IMCRJ.S301246. PubMed PMID: 33658866; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7920595 DOI: 10.2147/IMCRJ.S301246 |
| Bongomin F, Olum R, Nakiyingi L, Lalitha R, Ssinabulya I, Christine Sekaggya-Wiltshire C, Ponsiano Ocama, Byakika-Kibwika P. Internal Medicine Clerkship Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study of the Clinical Learning Experience of Undergraduate Medical Students at Makerere University, Uganda. Adv Med Educ Pract. 2021 Mar 12;12:253-262. doi: 10.2147/AMEP.S300265. PubMed PMID: 33746525; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7967027 |
| Kuteesa J, Musiime V, Munabi IG, Mubuuke AG, Opoka R, Mukunya D, Kiguli S. Specialty career preferences among final year medical students at Makerere University College of health sciences, Uganda: a mixed methods study. BMC Med Educ. 2021 Apr 16;21(1):215. doi: 10.1186/s12909-021-02630-x. PubMed PMID: 33863332 |
| Bongomin F, Sekimpi M, Natukunda B, Makhoba A, Kaddu-Mukasa M. Patient-reported outcome measure of the quality of life in Ugandans living with autoimmune rheumatic diseases. The Egyptian Rheumatologist. June 2021; 43(3): 203-207 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejr.2021.02.004 |
| Nuwagaba J, Olum R, Bananyiza A, Wekha G, Rutayisire M, Agaba KK, Chekwech G, Nabukalu J, Nanyonjo GG, Namagembe R, Nantongo S, Lubwama M, Besigye I, Kiguli S. Patients’ Involvement in Decision-Making During Healthcare in a Developing Country: A Cross-Sectional Study. Patient Prefer Adherence. 2021; 15:1133-1140. doi.org/10.2147/PPA.S302784 |
| Nabaweesi I, Olum R, Sekite AB, Suubi WT, Nakiwunga P, Machali A, Kiyumba R, Kalyango P, Natamba A, Igumba Y, Kyeyune M, Mpairwe H, Katagirya E. Antibiotic Practices, Perceptions and Self-Medication Among Patients at a National Referral Hospital in Uganda. Infection and Drug Resistance 2021:14 2155–2164. doi.org/10.2147/IDR.S303075 |
| Kanyike AM, Olum R, Kajjimu J, Ojilong D, Akech GM, Nassozi DR, Agira D, Wamala NK, Asiimwe A, Matovu D, Nakimuli AB, Lyavala M, Kulwenza P, Kiwumulo J, Bongomin F. Acceptance of the coronavirus disease-2019 vaccine among medical students in Uganda. Trop Med Health. 2021 May 13;49(1):37. doi: 10.1186/s41182-021-00331-1. PMID: 33985592; PMCID: PMC8116637 |
| Musoke P, Olum R, Kembabazi S, Nantaayi B, Bongomin F, Kaddumukasa M. Assessment of the Knowledge and Attitude Towards Dementia among Undergraduate Students in Uganda. Advances in Medical Education and Practice. Adv Med Educ Pract. 2021; 12: 635–646. PMCID: 8214337 PMID: 34163279 |
| Kigozi E, Egwela C, Kamoga L, Nalugo-Mbalinda S, Kaddumukasa M. Nutrition Challenges of Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias: A Qualitative Study from the Perspective of Caretakers in a Mental National Referral Hospital. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment 2021; 17: 2473 - 2480 https://www.dovepress.com/getfile.php?fileID=72071 PMID: 34349513 PMCID: PMC8326768 |
| Wekha G, Ssewante N, Iradukunda A, Jurua M, Nalwoga S, Lanyero S, Olum R, Bongomin F. Colorectal Cancer in Uganda: A 10-Year, Facility-Based, Retrospective Study. Cancer Management and Research 2021; 13:7697–7707 https://doi.org/10.2147/CMAR.S334226 PMID: 34446476 PMCID: PMC8395270 |
| Olum R, Bongomin F, Kaggwa MM, Andia-Biraro I, Baluku BJ. Anemia in diabetes mellitus in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews. 2021; 15: 102260 doi.org/10.1016/j.dsx.2021.102260 PMID: 34479102 |
| Ocwia J, Olum R, Atim P, Laker F, Okot J, Sereke GS, Baluku BJ, Kiguli J, Bongomin F. Oral health seeking behaviors of adults in Nebbi District, Uganda: a community-based survey. BMC Oral Health. 2021; 21:453 doi.org/10.1186/s12903-021-01824-5 PMID: 34535092 PMCID: PMC8447567 |
| Musoke P, Nantaayi B, Ndawula KR, Wannyana B, Ssewante N, Wekha G, Olum R, Nakyagaba L, Nassozi RD, Nabukeera G, Kanyike MA, Ojilong D, Akech MG, Kajjimu G, |
| Kiwumulo J, Agira D, Okot J, Bongomin F. Fear of COVID-19 and the Media Influence on Herbal Medication Use in Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study. Risk Management and Healthcare Policy. 2021;14: 3965 - 3975 PMID: 34584474 PMCID: PMC8464377 DOI: 10.2147/RMHP.S332325 |
| Musoke P, Jerom Okot J, Nanfuka V, Rwamafa P, Masajjage J, Kisuule I, Nantaayi B, Ssewante N, Bongomin F. A Preliminary Report on Herbal Medicine use among Patients Hospitalized at Two-Large COVID-19 Treatment Centers in Uganda. Risk Management and Healthcare Policy 2021;14: 4609 – 4617 doi.org/10.2147/RMHP.S339408 PMID: 34803412 PMCID: PMC8594886 |
| Ssebatta G, Kaye KD, Nalugo-Mbalinda S. Early contraceptive implants removal and its associated factors among women using implants at a National Referral Hospital, Kampala Uganda. BMC Women’s Health 2021; 21:399 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-021-01541-9 PMID: 34852790 PMCID: PMC8638549 |
| Nkalubo Jonathan, Mugaba Moureen, Asasira Ignatius, Nakiganda Racheal, Namutebi Florence, Ntore Nick Arnaud, Kagumba Nicholas Musisi, Abasira Trinity, Jemba Pius, Ndyabawe Racheal, Tumuhairwe Rosette, Batte Charles, Sabrina Bakeera-Kitaka. Factors associated with readiness to start antiretroviral therapy (ART) among young people (15-24years) at four HIV clinics in Mulago Hospital, Uganda. Afri Health Sci. 2021;21(4):1603-14. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v21i4.14 PMID: 35283973 PMCID: PMC8889816 |
| Nelson Ssewante, Godfrey Wekha, Moureen Namusoke, Bereta Sanyu, Ayub Nkwanga, Racheal Nalunkuuma, Ronald Olum, Lawrence Katumba Ssentongo, Rachael Ahabwe, Sharon Esther Kalembe, Vanessa Nalwoga Nantagya, Joseph Kalanzi Kajubi. Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of First Aid among Taxi Operators in a Kampala City Taxi Park, Uganda. African Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2022; 12(1): 61-66 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.afjem.2021.10.007 PMID: 35070656 PMCID: PMC8761610 |
| Byakwaga E, Sekikubo M, Nakimuli A. Level of and factors associated with awareness of gestational diabetes mellitus among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Kawempe National Referral Hospital: a cross sectional study. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 2021; 21:467 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-03927-x PMID: 34193058 PMCID: PMC8247146 |
| Ogik V, Muyingo M, Musooko M, Nankunda J. Umbilical artery lactate levels and associated maternal and newborn characteristics at Mulago National Referral Hospital: a cross-sectional observational study. BMJ Open 2021;11: e043827. doi:10.1136/ bmjopen-2020-043827 |
| Lukyamuzi Z, Etajak S, Katairo T, Mukunya D, Tetui M, Ssenyonjo A, Wanyenze KR. Effect and implementation experience of intensive adherence counseling in a public HIV care center in Uganda: a mixed-methods study. BMC Infectious Diseases 2021; 21:1168. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-06862-6 PMID: 34798852 PMCID: PMC8602885 |
| Bongomin F, Fleischer B, Olum R, Natukunda B, Kiguli S, Byakika-Kibwika P, Baluku BJ, |
| Michelle Telfer, Rachel Zaslowb, Rose Chalo Nabirye, Scovia Nalugo Mbalinda. Review of midwifery education in Uganda: Toward a framework for integrated learning and midwifery model of care. Midwifery 2021; 103: 103145. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2021. PMID: 34607055 |
| Mbalinda SN, Bakeera-Kitaka S, Lusota DA, Musoke P, Nyashanu M, Kaye DK. Transition to adult care: Exploring factors associated with transition readiness among adolescents and young people in adolescent ART clinics in Uganda. PLoS ONE 2021; 16(4): e0249971. |
| Lubwama M, Kateete PD, Ayazika TK, Nalwanga W, Kagambo BD, Nsubuga DM, Arach KA, Ssetaba JL, Wamala NJ, Amaro Rwot L, Kajumbula H. Microbiological Contamination of Mobile Phones and Mobile Phone Hygiene of Final-Year Medical Students in Uganda: A Need for Educational Intervention. Advances in Medical Education and Practice 2021;12:1247-1257.DOI: 10.2147/AMEP.S333223 PMID: 34737665 PMCID: PMC8560070 |
| Kiwanuka F, Sak-Dankosky N, Alemayehu HY, Nanyonga RC, Kvista T. The evidence base of nurse-led family interventions for improving family outcomes in adult critical care settings: A mixed method systematic review. International Journal of Nursing Studies. January 2022; 125: 104100. PMID: 34736074 PMCID: PMC8560087 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2021.104100 |
| Nanyonga RC, Spies AL, Nakaggwa F. The effectiveness of nurse-led group interventions on hypertension lifestyle management: A mixed method study. J Nurs Sch. 2021; 00:1–10. PMID: 34747122 https://doi.org/10.1111/jnu.12732 |
| Barbara Ndagire, Louis Muwazi, Grace Ssanyu Nabaggala, Annet Kutesa, Charles Mugisha Rwenyonyi. Dental Practitioners’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice in Caries Risk Assessment and Management: A Cross-sectional Survey in Kampala Metropolitan, Uganda. The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice. 2021; 22(12): 1377-1385. PMID: 35656674 |
| AG Mubuuke, IG Munabi, SN Mbalinda, D Kateete, RB Opoka, RN Chalo, S Kiguli. Development of a feedback framework within a mentorship alliance using activity theory. |
| Mercy Naloli, Lydia V.N Ssenyonga, Enid Kawala Kagoya, Julius Nteziyaremye, Rebecca Nekaka. Kangaroo mother care: A qualitative study on the practice and experiences of mothers of preterm neonates in a tertiary teaching hospital in eastern Uganda. International Journal for Research In Health Sciences and Nursing. 2021; 7(11): 01-16 |
| Sembajwe Lawrence Fred, Nfambi Joshua, Allan Lugajju, Kalyesubula Robert. Evaluating the effect of soaking, boiling and frying on selenium content of major local fresh foods sold in markets in Kampala, Uganda: a laboratory investigation. J food Safe & Hyg; 2021; 7(4): 191-201. https://doi.org/10.18502/jfsh.v7i4.9283 |
| 2022 |
| Nakawuki AW, Nekaka R, Ssenyonga LVN, Masifa G, Nuwasiima D, Nteziyaremye J, et al. |
| Bacterial colonization, species diversity and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of indwelling urinary catheters from postpartum mothers attending a Tertiary Hospital in Eastern Uganda. PLoS ONE 2022; 17(1): e0262414. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0262414 PMID: 35007300 PMCID: PMC8746759 |
| Nalunkuma R, Abila DB, Ssewante N, Kiyimba B, Kigozi E, Kisuza RK, Kasekende F, Nkalubo J, Kalungi S, Muttamba W, Kiguli S. Double Face Mask Use for COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Among Medical Students at Makerere University: A Cross-Section Survey. Management and Healthcare Policy. 2022; 2022: 111-120. https://doi.org/10.2147/RMHP.S347972 PMID: 35087291 PMCID: PMC8789312 |
| Sarah Maria Najjuka, Tom Denis Ngabirano, Thomas Balizzakiwa, Rebecca Nabadda, Mark Mohan Kaggwa, David Patrick Kateete, Samuel Kalungi, Jolly Beyeza-Kashesya, Sarah Kiguli. Health care workers’ Self-efficacy to manage COVID-19 patients in Central Uganda: A cross section study. Risk Management and Healthcare Policy 2022;15: 1253–1270 https://doi.org/10.2147/RMHP.S356410 |
| Bbuye M, Muttamba W, Nassaka L, Nakyomu D, Taasi G, Kiguli S, Mayega RW, Mukose A. Factors associated with linkage to HIV care among adults with positive HIV oral self-test results in Central Uganda: A cross-sectional study. HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care. February 2022:14; 61 – 72. https://doi.org/10.2147/HIV.S346951 PMID: 35221726 PMCID: PMC8867221 |
| Immaculate Mbwali, Scovia N Mbalinda, Dan K Kaye, Tom D Ngabirano. Factors associated with low childbirth self-efficacy for normal birth among women attending an urban prenatal clinic in Eastern Uganda. Midwifery. 2022; 103358. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2022.103358 |
| Nakwagala FN. High Mortality During the Second Wave of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic in Uganda: Experience from a National Referral COVID-19 Treatment Unit. Open Forum Infectious Diseases. November 2021; 8:11 doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofab530 PMID: 34805440 PMCID: PMC8601041 |
| Kayiga H, Achanda Genevive D, Amuge PM, Byamugisha J, Nakimuli A, Andrew Jones. Incidence, associated risk factors, and the ideal mode of delivery following preterm labour between 24 to 28 weeks of gestation in a low resource setting. PLOS ONE 16(7): e0254801. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0254801 PMID: 34293031 PMCID: PMC8297859 |
| Anthony Batte, Sahit Menon, John Ssenkusu, Sarah Kiguli, Robert Kalyesubula, Joseph Lubega, Edrisa Ibrahim Mutebi, Robert O. Opoka, Chandy C. John, Michelle C. Starr, Andrea L. Conroy. Acute kidney injury in hospitalized children with sickle cell anemia. BMC Nephrology. 2022; 23:110 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-022-02731-9 PMID: 35303803 PMCID: PMC8933904 |
| Ocan M, Acheng F, Otike C, Beinomugisha J, Katete D, Obua C. Antibody levels and protection after Hepatitis B vaccine in adult vaccinated healthcare workers in northern Uganda. PLoS ONE 2022; 17(1): e0262126. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0262126 PMID: 35061771 PMCID: PMC8782524 |
| Usnish Majumdar, Rose Nanyonga Clarke, Andrew E. Moran, Patrick Doupe, Darinka D. Gadikota-Klumpers, Agaba Gidio, Dennis Ssentamu, David J. Heller. Hypertension screening, prevalence, treatment, and control at a large private hospital in Kampala, Uganda: A retrospective analysis. PLOS Glob Public Health. 2022 2(5): 0000386. |