Browsing by Author "Murungi, Tom"
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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. ... -
Knowledge and perceptions of religious leaders towards HIV prevention among young people in Lira district, Northern Uganda: a qualitative study
Murungi, Tom; Kunihira, Irene; Oyella, Pamela; Mugerwa, Moses; Gift, Peruth; Aceng, Mercy Jane; Puleh, Sean Steven (Discover Health Systems, 2024)Background Currently, 410,000 new HIV infections among youth occur worldwide, which is a significant public health issue. Members of the clergy can be trustworthy allies in the reduction of HIV infections among the youth. ... -
The role of religious leaders on the use of HIV/ AIDS prevention strategies among young people (15–24) in Lira district, Uganda
Murungi, Tom; Kunihira, Irene; Oyella, Pamela; Mugerwa, Moses; Gift, Peruth; Aceng, Mercy Jane; Abolo, Lydia; Puleh, Sean Steven (PLOS ONE, 2022)Background Young people (15–24 years) bear the highest burden of new infections and are particularly vulnerable because of their highly risky behavior such as early sexual activity. There is paucity of information on ... -
Utilization of antiretroviral therapy services and associated factors among adolescents living with HIV in northern Uganda: A cross-sectional study
Odongo, Innocent; Arim, Barbara; Ayer, Patrick; Murungi, Tom; Akullo, Susan; Aceng, Docus; Oboke, Henry; Kumakech, Edward; Obua, Celestino; Auma, Anna Grace; Richard, Nyeko (PLoS ONE, 2023)Background Suboptimal utilization of antiretroviral therapy (ART) services remains a problem among adolescents in low- and middle-income countries, which has a negative impact on their response to treatment and increases ...