Browsing by Author "Kumakech, Edward"
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Assessing the impact of cervical cancer integration into reproductive health networks: operations research from Uganda
Nuccio, Olivia; Chowdhury, Raveena; Penfold-Taylor, Suzanne; Mesele, Tesfaye; Church, Kathryn; Meglioli, Alejandra; White, Heather; Kumakech, Edward (International Population Conference, 2017)The Cervical Cancer Screening and Preventive Therapy (CCS&PT) via Reproductive Health Networks initiative started in 2012, with the aim of improving health outcomes through the provision of services targeted at women at ... -
Beliefs, perceptions and health-seeking behaviours in relation to cervical cancer: a qualitative study among women in Uganda following completion of an HPV vaccination campaign
Hasahya, Olivia Topister; Berggren, Vanja; Sematimba, Douglas; Nabirye, Rose Chalo; Kumakech, Edward (Global Health Action, 2016)Background: Cervical cancer remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Uganda. Despite earlier information campaigns to introduce human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination, which also targeted cervical cancer, ... -
Caregiver’s perspectives on the Central Nervous System infection illness trajectory among older persons with dementia in Northern Uganda—a qualitative community‑based study
Benyumiza, Deo; Kumakech, Edward; Gutu, Jastine; Banihani, Jude; Mandap, Joshua; Talib, Zohray M.; Wakida, Edith K.; Maling, Samuel; Obua, Celestino (BMC Geriatrics, 2022)Background: Few studies have explored the Central Nervous System (CNS) infection illness trajectory among older persons with dementia in sub-Saharan African (SSA) settings. This study explored the Caregiver’s perspectives ... -
Cervical cancer risk perceptions, sexual risk behaviors and sexually transmitted infections among Bivalent Human Papillomavirus vaccinated and nonvaccinated young women in Uganda - 5 year follow up study
Kumakech, Edward; Andersson, Sören; Wabinga, Henry; Musubika, Caroline; Kirimunda, Samuel; Berggren, Vanja (BMC women's health, 2017)Background: Previous studies were conflicting regarding the associations between HPV vaccination, cervical cancer risk perceptions, high-risk sexual behaviors and STIs. This study compared the HPV-vaccinated and ... -
Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake and associated factors among women of reproductive age (21-49 years) attending Amach Health Centre-IV in Lira District
Kasongo, Joseph; Kumakech, Edward; Kigongo, Eustes (Lira University, 2023)Background: Cervical cancer is a significant global health concern, ranking as the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide. Fortunately, early screening and effective management can prevent its progression. ... -
Consumer Perspectives on a Pericoital Contraceptive Pill in India and Ugand
Cover, Jane K.; Drake, Jennifer Kidwett; Kyamwanga, Imelda T.; Turyakira, Eleanor; Dargan, Tanya; Kumakech, Edward; Harner-Jay, Claudia (2013)CONTEXT: Studies suggest that women in some countries have adopted emergency contraceptive pills as a routine method of family planning. This practice indicates there may be latent demand for a pericoital contraceptive ... -
Depression, suicidality, substance-use and associated factors among people living with HIV the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda
Rukundo, Godfrey Zari; Wakida, Edith K.; Karungi, Christine K.; Asasira, Jenipher; Kumakech, Edward; Obua, Celestino (PLOS ONE, 2023)Background Mental disorders are common in people living with HIV (PLHIV) but they are often unrecog nized and untreated. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the already lim ited mental health services in low ... -
Depression, suicidality, substance-use and associated factors among people living with HIV the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda.
Rukundo, Godfrey Zari; Wakida, Edith K.; Karungi, Christine K.; Asasira, Jenipher; Kumakech, Edward; Obua, Celestino (Plos one, 2023)Background Mental disorders are common in people living with HIV (PLHIV) but they are often unrecog nized and untreated. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the already lim ited mental health services in low ... -
Developing a Gap Analysis tool to improve Ebola vaccine acceptance and compliance in sub-Saharan Africa
Kumakech, Edward; Maurice, Sadlier; Aidan, Sinnott; Dan, Irvine (Humanitarian Policy Group, 2020) -
Evaluation of a data-informed community engagement strategy to increase immunisation coverage in northern Uganda: a cluster-randomised controlled trial with an embedded process evaluation
Bruce, Jane; Chantler, Tracey; Kumakech, Edward; Mawanda, Ashiraf; Olorunsaiye, Comfort; Schmucker, Laura; Kiapi, Lilian; Landegger, Justine; Webster, Jayne (The Lancet Global Health, 2018)Background The 2016 Ugandan Demographic and Health Survey indicated that only 86% of children (aged 12–23 months) in northern Uganda had received the third dose of diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine (DTP3) and only 65% ... -
Factors Associated with Intrauterine Device use among Women of Reproductive age attending Family Planning Clinics at Mbale District
Ayeko, Jackson; Kumakech, Edward; Acen, Joy (Lira University, 2022)Background: Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (IUCD) is among the most effective contraceptive methods in the market with increasing use globally. The use is predominant in few parts of the world, with sub-Saharan ... -
Factors Associated with IUCD Use Among Women of Reproductive Age Attending Family Planning Clinics at Mbale District.
Ayeko, Jackson; Kumakech, Edward; Acen, Joy (Lira University, 2022)Background Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (IUCD) is among the most effective contraceptive methods in the market with increasing use globally. The use is predominant in few parts of the world, with Sub-Saharan Africa ... -
Factors Associated with Linkage to Care following Community-Level Identification of HIV-Positive Clients in Lira District
Adwar, Claire; Puleh, Steven Sean; Ochaba, Isaac; Ogweng, Isaac; Benyumiza, Deo; Amusu, Kosta; Achola, Brenda; Ocen, Francis; Abolo, Lydia; Kumakech, Edward; Obua, Celestino (Hindawi Advances in Public Health, 2022)Background. Community HIV testing helps to increase access to high-risk groups who are less likely to visit a clinic for a test. A large proportion of people identified with HIV following community-based testing are not ... -
Factors associated with uptake of human papilloma virus vaccine among school girls aged 9–14 years in Lira City northern Uganda: a cross-sectional study
Nakayita, Renniter Mirembe; Benyumiza, Deo; Nekesa, Catherine; Misuk, Ivan; Kyeswa, Julius; Nalubuuka, Aisha; Murungi, Tom; Udho, Samson; Kumakech, Edward (BMC Women's Health, 2023)Abstract Background Cervical cancer is the most common Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)-related disease among women. Since 2008, HPV vaccination has been routinely recommended for pre-adolescent and adolescent girls in Uganda ... -
Factors Associated with Utilization of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services among the Youth in Lira City West, Northern Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study
Murungi, Tom; Benyumiza, Deo; Apio, Juliet; Nekesa, Catherine; Nalubuuka, Aisha; Misuk, Ivan; Kumakech, Edward (BioMed Research International, 2023)Background. The youth in Uganda, as in much of sub-Saharan Africa, face numerous sexual and reproductive health (SRH) challenges, from human immunodeficiency virus HIV infection, and unsafe abortions to unwanted pregnancies. ... -
Factors influencing the use of multiple HIV prevention services among transport workers in a city in southwestern Uganda
Betunga, Benjamin; Atuhaire, Phionah; Nakasiita, Catherine; Kanyamuneza, Christa; Namiiro, Proscovia; Tugume, Joseph; Matovu, Hairat; Sark, Ahmed M.; Mugabi, Benedicto; Lilian, Birungi; Mugisha, Richard; Kumakech, Edward; Asiimwe, John Baptist (PLOS Glob Public Health, 2023)The use of multiple HIV prevention services has been found to decrease the risk of acquiring HIV when tailored to individuals at risk of HIV exposure, including transport workers. There- fore, we assessed the uptake of ... -
Feasibility of delivering HPV vaccine to girls aged 10 to 15 years in Uganda
Mugisha, Emmanuel; LaMontagne, Scott; Katahoire, Anne R; Murokora, Daniel; Kumakech, Edward; Seruyange, Rachel; Tsu, Vivien Davis (African health sciences, 2015)Background: Cervical cancer is a leading cause of mortality among women in Uganda. The availability of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine presents an opportunity to prevent cervical cancer. The Government of Uganda ... -
Female-controlled dual protection methods: Prevalence, predictors, experiences and perceptions among young women living with HIV in northern Uganda–A mixed-method study protocol
Kumakech, Edward; Acen, Joy; Musinguzi, Marvin; Ebong, Doryn; Okello, James (PLoS ONE, 2023)Study background The use of dual protection methods among young women living with HIV (YWLHIV) aged 15–24 years in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is poorly researched despite the double risk of unintended pregnancy and HIV. ... -
Graduate Midwifery Education in Uganda Aiming to Improve Maternal and Newborn Health Outcomes
Kumakech, Edward; Anathan, Julie; Udho, Samson; Auma, Anna Grace; Atuhaire, Irene; Nsubuga, Allan G.; Ahaisibwe, Bonaventure (Annals of Global Health, 2020)Background: Maternal and newborn health outcomes in Uganda have remained poor. The major challenge affecting the implementation of maternal and newborn interventions includes a shortage of skilled midwives. In 2013, Lira ... -
HIV-related stigma experiences and coping strategies among pregnant women in rural Uganda: A qualitative descriptive study
Jolle, Judith; Kabunga, Amir; Okello, Tonny Owili; Kadito, Esther Oloi; Aloka, Jimmy; Otiti, Geoffrey; Aluku, Agnes Adong; Kumakech, Edward; Udho, Samson (PloS one, 2022)Background HIV-related stigma is a global problem among HIV clients with far-reaching effects including increased rates of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. However, HIV-related stigma experiences and coping strategies ...