Browsing Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery by Author "Udho, Samson"
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Barriers and Facilitators to Successful Intensive Adherence Counseling in Rural Northern Uganda: An Exploratory Interview with HIV-Positive Clients Using the COM-B Framework
Beja, Humphrey; Daisy, Nakayiwa; Edek, Micheal Tonny; Kobusinge, Veronic; Akaki, Oscar; Owachgiu, Innocent Ocitti; Udho, Samson (HIV/AIDS-Research and Palliative Care, 2022)Purpose: Intensive adherence counseling (IAC) was introduced as a strategy to enhance adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among HIV clients with non-suppressed viral loads. There has been sub-optimal viral load ... -
Burnout and Associated Factors among Hospital-Based Nurses in Northern Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Udho, Samson; Kabunga, Amir (BioMed Research International, 2022)Background. Burnout is a public health problem that disproportionately affects nurses in sub-Saharan Africa because of the weak health systems that create an unconducive workplace environment. In Uganda, there is limited ... -
A call for critical midwifery studies: Confronting systemic injustice in sexual, reproductive, maternal, and newborn care
Ashley, Rebecca; Goodarzi, Bahareh; Horn, Anna; de Klerk, Hannah; E. Ku, Susana; Marcus, Jason K.; Mayra, Kaveri; Mohamied, Fatimah; Nayiga, Harriet; Sharma, Priya; Udho, Samson; Vijber, Madyasa Ruby; van der Waal, Rodante (Wiley, 2022)ystemic injustice is a threat to sexual, reproductive, ma- ternal, and newborn (SRMN) health. The effects of this injustice are reflected in the high maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality rates in former colonized ... -
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 HIV Testing Services among Adolescents Aged 10-19 Years in Lira District, Northern Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study
Benyumiza, Deo; Amongin, Joan Fidelia; Ochaba, Isaac; Adupa, Morish; Abuch, Naume; Banula, Constance Babirye; Udho, Samson (BioMed Research International, 2021)Background. HIV testing remains a problem among adolescents in low- and middle-income countries, and yet, HIV testing is a cornerstone in the fight against HIV. However, there is scanty literature on the utilization of ... -
Factors Associated with Utilization of HIV Testing Services among Adolescents Aged 10-19 Years in Lira District, Northern Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study
Benyumiza, Deo; Amongin, Joan Fidelia; Ochaba, Isaac; Adupa, Morish; Abuch, Naume; Banula, Constance Babirye; Udho, Samson (Hindawi BioMed Research International, 2021-08-12)Background. HIV testing remains a problem among adolescents in low- and middle-income countries, and yet, HIV testing is a cornerstone in the fight against HIV. However, there is scanty literature on the utilization of 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 Treatment and Care of Adolescents: Perspectives of Adolescents on Community-Based Models in Northern Uganda
Miyingo, Charles; Mpayenda, Teddy; Nyole, Ruth; Ayinembabazi, Joan; Ssepuuya, Mujib; Ssebuwufu, Eddie Marvin; Puleh, Sean Steven; Udho, Samson; Kabunga, Amir (HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care, 2023)Background: Differentiated service delivery models for people living with HIV continue to be scaled up to expand access to HIV services and treatment continuity. However, there is a gap in information on adolescents’ ... -
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 ... -
Intimate partner violence among pregnant women in Uganda
Epuitai, Joshua; Udho, Samson; Auma, Anna Grace; Nabirye, Rose Chalo (African Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health, 2019)Background: Intimate partner violence may be more prevalent during pregnancy as women are more vulnerable. Aims: To determine the prevalence of intimate partner violence and associated factors among pregnant women at ... -
Prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy and associated factors in northern Uganda: a crosssectional study
Udho, Samson; Nankumbi, Joyce; Namutebi, Mariam; Mukunya, David; Ndeezi, Grace; Tumwine, James K (South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2022)Background: Anaemia in pregnancy is associated with poor maternal and foetal outcomes. Nonetheless, there is a paucity of recent literature on the predictors of anaemia during pregnancy in the context of northern Uganda, ...