Browsing by Author "Izudi, Jonathan"
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Alcohol consumption increases non-adherence to ART among people living with HIV enrolled to the community-based care model in rural northern Uganda
Adrawa, Norbert; Alege, John Bosco; Izudi, Jonathan (Plos One, 2020-11-24)Background Non-adherence to anti-retroviral therapy (ART) is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality among people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (PLHIV). Community-based ART delivery model offers ... -
Breastfeeding cessation in the era of Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV in Uganda:
Okoboi, Stephen; Izudi, Jonathan; Ngbapai, Jackslina Gaaniri (Research Square, 2020-06-08)Background: Among human immunodeficiency (HIV) infected mothers, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends cessation of breastfeeding at one year to prevent HIV transmission but data are limited. We examined the ... -
Discontinuation of tuberculosis treatment among children in the Kampala Capital City Authority health facilities: a mixed-methods study
Kibirige, Leonard; Izudi, Jonathan; Okoboi, Stephen (BMC, 2021)Introduction: Discontinuation of tuberculosis treatment (DTT) among children in sub-Saharan Africa is a major obstacle to effective tuberculosis (TB) control and has the potential to worsen the emergence of multi-drug resistant ... -
Effect of disclosure of HIV status on patient representation and adherence to clinic visits in eastern Uganda:
Izudi, Jonathan; Okoboi, Stephen; Lwevola, Paul; Kadengye, Damazo; Bajunirwe, Francis (Plos One, 2021-10-19)Background: Disclosure of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) status improves adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and increases the chance of virological suppression and retention in care. However, information on the ... -
HIV infection modifies the relationship between distance to a health facility and treatment success rate for tuberculosis in rural eastern Uganda
Izudi, Jonathan; olupot, Ben (Elsevier, 2021-03-04)Rationale: Distance from residence to a health facility especially in rural areas presents a physical barrier and may influence tuberculosis (TB) treatment outcomes. Objectives: We examined the association between distance ... -
Low level of tuberculosis preventive therapy incompletion among people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus in eastern Uganda: A retrospective data review
Lwevola, Paul; Izudi, Jonathan; Kimuli, Derrick; Komuhangi, Alimah; Okoboi, Stephen (Elsevier, 2021-08-28)ntroduction: In most developing countries, tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of mortality among people living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (PLHIV). Uganda implements TB preventive therapy (TPT) using Isoniazid ... -
Retention of HIV exposed infants in care at Arua regional referral hospital, Uganda:
Apangu, Pontius; Izudi, Jonathan; Bajunirwe, Francis; Mulogo, Edgar; Batwala, Vincent (BMC Public Health, 2019-04-25)Background: Retention of HIV Exposed Infants (HEIs) in care ensures adequate care. Data on retention of HEIs at large referral hospitals in Uganda is limited. We investigated the retention level of HEIs and associated ... -
Retention of HIV-Positive Adolescents in Care:
Izudi, Jonathan; Mugenyi, John; Mugabekazi, Mary; Muwanika, Benjamin; Tumukunde, Victor Spector; Katawera, Andrew; Kekitiinwa, Adeodata (Hindawi, 2018-05-06)Background. Low retention of HIV-positive adolescents in care is a major problem across HIV programs. Approximately 70% of adolescents were non-retained in care at Katooke Health Center, Mid-Western Uganda. Consequently, ...