Research Output​

2024

Management of Infections and Fever in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), Ahmed Sarki Dr, Lilian Nuwabaine, and Sabrina Bakeera-Kitaka

Prevalence of sickle cell trait and needs assessment for uptake of sickle cell screening among secondary school students in Kampala City, Uganda, Shamim Namukasa, Sarah Nakaziba, Grace Among, Lydia A sasira, Posiano Mayambala, Joseph Atukwatse, Mary Namuguzi, Ahmed Sarki, and Rose Maina

Harnessing digital power for relevance: status of digital transformation in selected university libraries in Uganda, Sarah Nakaziba and Patrick Ngulube

Factors associated with HIV testing among pregnant women in Rwanda: A nationwide cross-sectional survey, Lilian Nuwabaine, Joseph Kawuki, Angella Namulema, John Baptist Asiimwe, Quraish Sserwanja, Ghislaine Gatasi, and Elorm Donkor

2023

Challenges and Priorities of Nursing Profession and Services in Uganda: A Mixed Methods Study for Strategic Planning, Sam A Okuonzi, Joseph Mwizerwa, Michael Lyavala, Joan Kabayambi, Tony Mpanga, Irene Atuhairwe and Agnes Bakucandia

The meaning of caring for patients with cancer among traditional medicine practitioners in Uganda: A grounded theory approach, John Baptist Asiimwe, Prakash B. Nagendrappa, Esther C. Atukunda, Grace Nambozi, Casim U. Tolo, Martin Ogwang, and Mauda M. Kamatenesi

Differences in symptom severity and quality of life among patients with cancer using conventional therapies with/without herbal medicines in Uganda: a cross-sectional study, John Baptist Asiimwe, Prakash B. Nagendrappa, Alfred Jatho, Maud M. Kamatenesi, and Esther C. Atukunda

Clinical dynamics of stress and burnout among midwives in Calabar, South-Southern Nigeria, F. Emile Asuquo, Grace Edwards, Ahmed Sarki, Paulina A. Akpan-idiok, and Mary Namuguzi

Validation of the safety attitudes questionnaire for assessing patient safety culture in critical care settings of three selected Ugandan hospitals, Joseph Atukwatse, Vallence Niyonzima, Cliff Aliga, Jalia Nakandi Serwadda, Rosemary Nankunda, and Catherine Nakiganda

Factors influencing the use of multiple HIV prevention services among transport workers in a city in southwestern Uganda, Benjamin Betunga, Phionah Atuhaire, Catherine Nakasiita, Christa Kanyamuneza, Proscovia Namiiro, Joseph Tugume, Matovu Hairat, Ahmed Sarki, Benedicto Mugabi, Birungi Lilian, Richard Mugisha Richard Mugisha, Edward Kumakech, and John Baptist Asiimwe

Mosquito bed net use and associated factors among pregnant women in Rwanda: A nationwide survey, Joseph Kawuki, Elorm Donkor, Lilian Nuwabaine, and Ghislaine Gatasi

Prevalence of risk factors for human immunodeficiency virus among sexually active women in Rwanda: a nationwide survey, Joseph Kawuki, Lilian Nuwabaine, Angella Namulema, John Baptist Asiimwe, Quraish Sserwanja, Ghislaine Gatasi, and Elorm Donkor

Use of complementary and alternative medicine in the management of sickle cell disease, Martin Lubega, Dianah Mubiru Namayanja, Lilian Nuwabaine, and Asia Nakitto

Work-related stress among midwives in central Uganda. a key comparison between rural-urban and private-public midwives: A cross-sectional study, Diana Mbatudde, Ahmed Sarki, Ofra Halperin, Ekaete Asuquo, and Grace Edward

Mental health and psychological well-being of Kenyan adolescents from Nairobi and the Coast regions in the context of COVID-19, Gideon Mbithi, Adam Mabrouk, Ahmed Sarki, Rachel Odhiambo, Mary Namuguzi, Judith Dzombo, Joseph Atukwatse, Margaret Kabue, Paul Mwangi, and Amina Abubakar

Prevalence and factors associated with sexual and reproductive health literacy among youth living with HIV in Uganda: a cross-sectional study, Benedicto Mugabi, Miisa Nanyingi, Richard Kabanda, Juliet Ndibazza, Peter Elyanu, John Baptist Asiimwe, Gorret Nazziwa, Gilbert Habaasa, and Adeodata Kekitiinwa

Antimicrobial resistance and rational prescription practices: knowledge, perceptions and confidence of health profession interns in Uganda, Shamim Nabidda, Rogers Ssennyonjo, Joseph Atwaru, Andrew Marvin Kanyike, Shiellah Baryayaka, Kennedy Pangholi, and Jonans Tusiimire

Academic libraries as learning organizations: enhancing CPD activities within selected university libraries in Uganda, Sarah Nakaziba and Patrick Ngulube

Continuing professional development strategies for digital transformation among academic librarians in Africa: a systematic review, Sarah Nakaziba and Patrick Ngulube

The factors associated with caesarean section at a rural hospital in Southwestern Uganda: A cross-sectional study, Lilian Nuwabaine, Mathius Amperiize, and Patience Annet Nakalega

Sexual violence and associated factors among women of reproductive age in Rwanda: A 2020 nationwide cross-sectional survey, Lilian Nuwabaine, Joseph Kawuki, Earnest Amwiine, John Baptist Asiimwe, Quraish Sserwanja, Ghislaine Gatasi, Elorm Donkor, and Humphrey Atwijukiire

Prevalence and factors associated with teenage pregnancy in Sierra Leone: Evidence from a nationally representative Demographic and Health Survey of 2019, Lilian Nuwabaine, Quraish Sserwanja, Kassim Kamara, and Milton W. Musaba

Trends and determinants of modern contraceptive utilisation among adolescent girls aged 15-19 years in Sierra Leone: an analysis of Demographic and Health Surveys, 2008-2019, Emmanuel Olal, Fassou Mathias Grovogui, Ritah Nantale, Quraish Sserwanja, Chola Nakazwe, Lilian Nuwabaine, David Mukunya, Eric Nzirakaindi Ikoona, and Lenka Benova

Determinants of quality contraceptive counselling information among young women in Sierra Leone: insights from the 2019 Sierra Leone demographic health survey, Quraish Sserwanja, Lilian Nuwabaine, Kassim Kamara, and Milton W. Musaba

Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward cervical cancer screening among female university students in Ishaka Western Uganda, Ibe Michael Usman, Naguledaticha Chama, Eric O. Aigbogun Jr, Annet Kabanyoro, Keneth Iceland Kasozi, Comfort Ojochenemi Usman, Mario Edgar Fernandez Diaz, Elisa Ndyamuhakyi, Victor Bassey Archibong, and Comfort Onongha

2022

Adolescents' sexual and reproductive health education: perspectives from secondary school teachers in Northern Nigeria, Nkechi W. Emenike, Franklin I. Onukwugha, Ahmed Sarki, and Lesley Smith

African culture, traditional medicine, and cancer care, Peter Bai James, John Baptist Asiimwe, Jon Wardle, Amos Deogratius Mwaka, and Ossy Muganga Julius Kasilo

Intimate partner violence disclosure and associated factors among pregnant women attending a city hospital in South-Western Uganda: a cross-sectional study, Eve Katushabe, John Baptist Asiimwe, and Vincent Batwala

Prevalence and determinants of intimate-partner violence among pregnant women attending a city health Centre IV, South western Uganda, during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A cross-sectional study, Eve Katushabe, Anthonia Chinweuba, Altraide Omieibi, and John Baptist Asiimwe

Mental health interventions for adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review, Adam Mabrouk, Gideon Mbithi1, Esther Chongwo, Ezra Too, Ahmed Sarki, Mary Namuguzi, Joseph Atukwatse, Derrick Ssewanyana, and Amina Abubakar

Perinatal care in Western Uganda: Prevalence and factors associated with appropriate care among women attending three district hospitals, Mercy Muwema, Dan K. Kaye, Grace Edwards, Gorrette Nalwadda, Joanita Nangendo, Jaffer Okiring, Wilson Mwanja, Elizabeth N. Ekong, Joan N. Kalyango, and Joaniter I. Nankabirwa

Experiences of mothers and significant others in accessing comprehensive healthcare in the first 1000 days of life post-conception during COVID-19 in rural Uganda, Grace Nakate, Sean Mackay, Eunice Ndirangu, and Valerie Fleming

Health workers' documentation process as a prerequisite to the integration of patient care at a Regional Referral Hospital in Uganda, Grace Nakate, Mary Moleki, Ahmed Sarki, and Valerie Fleming

Exploring experiences regarding information literacy competencies among nursing students at Aga Khan University, Uganda, Sarah Nakaziba, Sarah Kaddu, Mary Namuguzi, and Arnold Mwanzu

Application of Mixed Methods in Information Science Research in Africa: A Methodological Review, Sarah Nakaziba and Mary Namuguzi

Unit Knowledge and Practice of Emergency Nursing Interventions at a Tertiary Public Cardiac Health Center in Uganda, Harriet Namukwaya, Cliff Asher Aliga, Grace Nakate, and Judith Mutyabule

Midwife-Led Community Transformation (Milcot) Nursing Now Challenge in Uganda, Harriet Nayika, Cliff Aliga, Lisa Bayliss-Pratt, Robert Kagwire, and Grace Edwards

A Cross-sectional Study of Self-Perceived Educational Needs of Emergency Nurses in Two Tertiary Hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya, Anthony Ndung'u, Eunice Ndirangu, Ahmed Sarki, and Lilian Isiaho

Capacity building among nursing and midwifery professional associations in East Africa, Stephen Ruhmel, Eunice Ndirangu, Joseph Mwizerwa, Ahmed Sarki, and Eunice Pallangyo

Continuum of maternal and newborn health in Sierra Leone: A 2019 national survey, Quraish Sserwanja, Mutisya M. Linet, Lilian Nuwabaine, Kassim Kamara, Ronald Mutebi, and Milton W. Musaba

Factors associated with utilization of quality antenatal care: Asecondary data analysis of Rwandan Demographic Health Survey 2020, Quraish Sserwanja, Lilian Nuwabaine, Ghislaine Gatasi, Julius N. Wandabwa, and Milton W. Musaba

Prevalence and factors associated with utilisation of postnatal care in Sierra Leone: A 2019 national survey, Quraish Sserwanja, Lilian Nuwabaine, Kassim Kamara, and Milton W. Musaba

Association between exposure to family planning messages on different mass media channels and the utilization of modern contraceptives among young women in Sierra Leone: Insights from the 2019 Sierra Leone Demographic Health Survey, Quraish Sserwanja, Patricia Turimumahoro, Lilian Nuwabaine, Kassim Kamara, and Milton W. Musaba

2021

Social networks and barriers to ART adherence among young adults (18–24 years) living with HIV at selected primary health facilities of South-Western Uganda: A qualitative study, Noble Ajuna, Brian Tumusiime, Joseph Amanya, Sharon Awori, Godfrey Z. Rukundo, and John Baptist Asiimwe

Prevalence of the Use of Herbal Medicines among Patients with Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, John Baptist Asiimwe, Prakash B. Nagendrappa, Esther C. Atukunda, Mauda M. Kamatenesi, Grace Nambozi, Casim U. Tolo, Patrick E. Ogwang, and Ahmed Sarki

Open and Distance Learning Programs for Nursing and Midwifery Education in East Africa: Protocol for a Scoping Review, Kahabi Isangula, Grace Edwards, Tumbwene Mwansisya, Columba Mbekenga, Eunice Pallangyo, Ahmed Sarki, and Eunice Ndirangu

Building Strong Academic Libraries and Library Professionals in Uganda Through the University of Pretoria Carnegie CPD Programme, Gorrety Maria Juma, Sarah Nakaziba, and Malerne Holmner

From despair to hope: Cancer indigenous knowledge practices (CIK) in Uganda, Sarah Kaddu, Sarah Nakaziba, and Gorrety Maria Juma

COVID-19-related mental health burdens: Impact of educational level and relationship status Among low-Income earners of Western Uganda, Ann Monima Lemuel, Ibe Michael Usman, Keneth Iceland Kasozi, Saad Alghamdi, Eric Osamudiamwen Aigbogun, Victor Archibong, Robinson Ssebuufu, Annet Kabanyoro, Josiah Eseoghene Ifie, Dominic Terkimbi Swase, Fred Ssempijja, John Tabakwot Ayuba, Kevin Matama, Hope Onohuean, Stellamaris Kembabazi, Rachael Henry, Said Odoma, Helen Yusuf, Adam Moyosore Afodun, Hamza M. Assaggaf, Emmanuel Kairania, Akhmed Aslam, Owoisinke Okon, Gaber El-Saber Batiha, and Susan Christina Welburn

Professional image of nursing and midwifery in East Africa: an exploratory analysis, Eunice Ndirangu, Ahmed Sarki, Columba Mbekenga, and Grace Edwards

Professional image of nursing and midwifery in East Africa: an exploratory analysis, Eunice Ndirangu, Ahmed Sarki, Columba Mbekenga, and Grace Edwards

Use of face masks to limit the spread of the COVID-19 among western Ugandans: Knowledge, attitude and practices, Franck Katembo Sikakulya, Robinson Ssebuufu, Simon Binezero Mambo, Theophilus Pius, Annet Kabanyoro, Elizabeth Kamahoro, Yusuf Mulumba, Jean Kakule Muhongya, and Patrick Kyamanywa

2020

Stakeholders' Expectations of Graduates of a Work-Study Nursing Upskilling Programme in East Africa, Sharon Brownie, Samwel Gatimu, Isabel Kambo, Joseph Mwizerwa, and Eunice Ndirangu

Recently graduated midwives in Uganda: Self-perceived achievement, wellbeing and work prospects, James Copestake, Marc Theuss, Sharon Brownie, Gabby Davies, Eva Burke, Moses Mukuru, Hellen Kyakuwaire, and Grace Edwards

Evaluating a work/study programme for Nurses and Midwives at Aga Khan University, Uganda, Hellen Kyakuwaire, Agnes Kirikumwino, Juliet Nabossa, and Grace Edwards

Midwives' practice and perception of labour and delivery care at the Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda, Ziidah Namwaya, Imelda Namagembe, Dan Kaye, Gorrette Nalwadda, Grace Edwards, and Rose Chalo Nabirye

Trends in and predictors of pregnancy termination among 15–24 year-old women in Nigeria: a multi-level analysis of demographic and health surveys 2003–2018, Franklin I. Onukwugha, Monica A. Magadi, Ahmed Sarki, and Lesley Smith

The impact of covid-19 on midwives' practice in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania: A reflective account, Eunice Pallangyo, Grace Nakate, Rose Maina, and Valerie Fleming

Task shifting to attain Sustainable Development Goals and Universal Health Coverage: What are the consequences to the nursing and midwifery profession?, Eunice Pallangyo, Eunice Ndirangu, Loveluck Mwasha, Mary Lyimo, Carolyne Namukwaya, Shahirose Premji, and Allison Squires

Uganda as a Role Model for Pandemic Containment in Africa, Ahmed Sarki, Alex Ezeh, and Saverio Stranges

Schools health promotion among adolescents in Northern Nigeria, L. Smith, Ahmed Sarki, F. Onukwugha, and M. Magadi

2019

Prevalence and dynamics of missed opportunities for vaccination among children in Africa: Applying systems thinking in a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies, Abdu Adamu, Ahmed Sarki, Olalekan Uthman, Alison B. Wiyeh, Muktar A. Gadanya, and Charles S. Wiysonge

Factors that influence transition to advanced roles by RN to BSN nurses, in three selected hospitals of Central-Uganda, John Baptist Asiimwe, Mercy Muwema, and Karen B. Drake

Sociodemographic factors associated with mothers' experiences of psychosocial care and communication by midwives during childbirth in Nairobi, Kenya, Jane Kabo, Eleanor Holroyd, Grace Edwards, and Ahmed Sarki

Cultural assessment: A study of midwives' knowledge, attitude and self-reported practice in Uganda, Mercy Muwema, Karen Drake, Pamela Friesen, and Grace Edwards

This disease is “not for hospital": myths and misconceptions about cancers in Northern Nigeria, Ahmed Sarki and Babangida L. Roni

2018

Examining nursing practices for management of sepsis in low income countries: the case of Uganda, Cliff Aliga, Judith Mutyabule, Grace Nakate, and Abigail Emelonye

Examining nursing practices for management of sepsis in low income countries: the case of Uganda, Cliff Aliga, Judith Mutyabule, Grace Nakate, and Abigail Emelonye

Critical care in Africa: A new chapter begins, Ged Williams, Cliff Aliga, Daniel Ntogwaichu, Halima Kabara, Faustina Adipa, and Michael Mbogo

2017

Prevalence and spatial distribution of hypertension and its correlates in a rural setting of Northern Nigeria: a cross-sectional study, Rabiat Nura Abba, Ishaq Aliyu Abdulkarim, and Ahmed Mohammed Sarki

Perceptions of the impact of an advanced training programme on the management skills of health professionals in Gauteng, South Africa, Judith Mutyabule, F. Senkubuge, D. Cameron, V. Pillay, and P. Petrucka

Improving Response Rates to an Alumni Survey in East Africa, Joseph Mwizerwa, Walter Robb, Carolyne Namukwaya, Mary Namuguzi, and Sharon Brownie

Partograph initiation and completion: a criteria-based audit study in Uganda, Ziidah Namwaya, Susan Birungi, Elizabeth Namutebi, Elizabeth Ayebare, Mariam Namutebi, Sarah Muwanguzi, Enid Mwebaza, and Rebecca Smyth

Is there sufficient evidence for a causal association between antiretroviral therapy and diabetes in HIV-infected patients? A meta-analysis., Chidozie Nduka, Saverio Stranges, Peter Kimani, Ahmed Sarki, and Olalekan Uthman

2016

Supporting Healthy Futures for East Africa: Celebrating 15 years of partnership in nursing education. School of Nursing and Midwifery in East Africa, Aga Khan University, Nairobi, Kenya, Sharon Brownie, Walter Robb, Lyndal Hunter, Cliff Aliga, Isabel Kambo, Atem Machar, Joseph Mwizerwa, Judith Mutyabule, M. Namuguzi, Carolyne Namukwaya, Esther Nderitu, Leah Sande, Victor Skrzypczynski, Muneerah Vastani, and Mariana Xavier

Evidence of increased blood pressure and hypertension risk among people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy: a systematic review with meta-analysis, Chidozie Nduka, Saverio Stranges, Ahmed Sarki, Peter Kimani, and Olalekan Uthman

Challenges of Mass Media Interventions Regarding Mental Health: A Community Exemplar in Kampala Uganda, Moses Wankiiri and P. Petrucka

2015

Interventions for male involvement in pregnancy and labour a systematic review, Elizabeth Ayebare, Enid Mwebaza, Joseph Mwizerwa, Elizabeth Namutebi, Alison Annet Kinengyere, and Rebecca Smyth

Knowledge and Attitudes of Select Ugandan Nurses towards Documentation of Patient Care, Grace Nakate, Diane Dahl, Karen B. Drake, and Pammla Petrucka

The Nursing Documentation Dilemma in Uganda: Neglected but Necessary. A Case Study at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Grace Nakate, Diane Dahl, Pammla Petrucka, Karen B. Drake, and Ruby Dunlap

Strengthening health facilities for maternal and newborn care: experiences from rural eastern Uganda, Gertrude Namazzi, Peter Waiswa, Margaret Nakakeeto, Victoria K. Nakibuuka, Sarah Namutamba, Maria Najjemba, Ruth Namusaabi, Abner Tagoola, Grace Nakate, Judith Ajeani, Stefan Peterson, and Romano N. Byaruhanga

Impact of antiretroviral therapy on serum lipoprotein levels and dyslipidemias: a systematic review and meta-analysis., Chidozie Nduka, Ahmed Sarki, Olalekan Uthman, and Saverio Stranges

Prevalence of Hypertension in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis., Ahmed Sarki, Chidozie U. Nduka, Saverio Stranges, Ngianga-Bakwin Kandala, and Olalekan A. Uthman

2013

Introducing a new cadre into Uganda's health care system: lessons learnt from the implementation process, Gerald M. Amandu, Leana R. Uys, Joseph Mwizerwa, Alex Erejo, Irene A. Cheruto, and Margaret Chota

The lived experience of families with a mentally ill family member, Moses Wankiiri, Karen B. Drake, and Kimberley R. Meyer

2010

The World Health Organization should design serious strategies to oblige poor nations to comply and curb rising numbers of female tobacco users, Joseph Mwizerwa​