Browsing by Author "Atuyambe, Lynn"
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A comparison of sexual risk behaviours and HIV seroprevalence among circumcised and uncircumcised men before and after implementation of the safe male circumcision programme in Uganda
Kibira, Simon Peter; Sandoy, Ingvild; Daniel, Marguerite; Atuyambe, Lynn; Makumbi, Fredrick (BioMed Central, 2016-01)Background: Although male circumcision reduces the heterosexual HIV transmission risk, its effect may be attenuated if circumcised men increase sexual risk behaviours (SRB) due to perceived low risk. In Uganda information ... -
Coping responses during pregnancy and early motherhood among adolescents in Central Uganda
Atuyambe, Lynn; Faxelid, Elisabeth; Mirembe, Florence; Kirumira, Edward K.; Annika, Johansson (2008)This study was conducted to better understand adolescents' experiences and coping strategies during pregnancy and childbirth in order to meet their needs. It explored and analyzed adolescents' coping responses during these ... -
Coping responses during pregnancy and early motherhood among adolescents in Central Uganda.
Atuyambe, Lynn; Faxelid, Elisabeth; Mirembe, Florence; Kirumira, Edward K; Annika, Johansson (2008)This study was conducted to better understand adolescents' experiences and coping strategies during pregnancy and childbirth in order to meet their needs. It explored and analyzed adolescents' coping responses during these ... -
Determinants of utilization of a no-cost HIV transition clinic: A cross-sectional study of young adults living with HIV/AIDS
Nyabigambo, Agnes; Muliira, Joshua Kanaabi; Atuyambe, Lynn; Babikako, Harriet M.; Kambugu, Andrew; Ndoleriire, Christopher (Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics, 2014)There is minimal research that has been conducted among young adults to understand the determinants of the utilization of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) health services in this population. The purpose of this study was ... -
Determinants of utilization of a no-cost HIV transition clinic: A cross-sectional study of young adults living with HIV/AIDS
Nyabigambo, Agnes; Muliira, Joshua Kanaabi; Atuyambe, Lynn; Babikako, Harriet M.; Kambugu, Andrew; Ndoleriire, Christopher (Dove Medical Press, 2014)There is minimal research that has been conducted among young adults to understand the determinants of the utilization of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) health services in this population. The purpose of this study was ... -
Do religion and religiosity have anything to do with alcohol consumption patterns? Evidence from two fish landing sites on Lake Victoria, Uganda
Tumwesigye, Nazarius M.; Atuyambe, Lynn; Kibira, Simon P. S.; Wabwire-Mangen, Fred; Tushemerirwe, Florence; Wagner, Glenn J. (Informa Healthcare, 2013)Fish landing sites have high levels of harmful use of alcohol. This paper examines the role of religion and religiosity on alcohol consumption at two fish landing sites on Lake Victoria in Uganda. Questionnaires were ... -
The effects of enhanced access to antiretroviral therapy: a qualitative study of community perceptions in Kampala city, Uganda
Atuyambe, Lynn; Neema, Stella; Otolok-Tanga, Erasmus; Wamuyu-Maina, Gakenia; Kasasa, Simon (African Health Sciences, 2008)Introduction: Since 2001, Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) has been integrated as part of the Uganda National Program for Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Care and Support. If patients take Antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) as prescribed, ... -
The effects of enhanced access to antiretroviral therapy: a qualitative study of community perceptions in Kampala city, Uganda
Atuyambe, Lynn; Neema, Stella; Otolok-Tanga, Erasmus; Wamuyu-Maina, Gakenia; Kasasa, Simon; Wabwire-Mangen, Fred (Makerere University Medical School, 2008)Introduction: Since 2001, Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) has been integrated as part of the Uganda National Program for Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Care and Support. If patients take Antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) as prescribed, ... -
Examining the actions of faith-based organizations and their influence on HIV/AIDS-related stigma: A case study of Uganda
Atuyambe, Lynn; Otolok-Tanga, Erasmus; Murphy, Colleen K.; Ringheim, Karin E.; Woldehanna, Sara (Makerere University Medical School, 2007)Background: Stigma and discrimination are widely recognized as factors that fuel the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Uganda’s success in combating HIV/AIDS has been attributed to a number of factors, including political, religious and ... -
Experiences of pregnant adolescent from Wakiso district, Uganda
Atuyambe, Lynn; Mirembe, Florence; Johansson, Annika; Kirumira, Edward K.; Faxelid, Elisabeth (African Health Sciences, 2005-12)Background: In Uganda, morbidity and mortality among adolescent mothers and their children are high. Social factors behind this problem need to be better understood. Objective: To explore problems that pregnant adolescents ... -
Lessons learnt from comprehensive evaluation of community-based education in Uganda: a proposal for an ideal model community-based education for health professional training institutions
Kaye, Dan K.; Muhwezi, Wilson W.; Kasozi, Ann N.; Kijjambu, Stephen; Mbalinda, Scovia N.; Okullo, Isaac; Nabirye, Rose C.; Oria, Hussein; Atuyambe, Lynn; Groves, Sara; Burnham, Gilbert; Mwanika, Andrew (BioMed Central, 2011)Background: Community-based education (CBE) can provide contextual learning that addresses manpower scarcity by enabling trainees acquire requisite experiences, competence, confidence and values. In Uganda, many health ... -
The organization and implementation of community-based education programs for health worker training institutions in Uganda
Kaye, Dan; Mwanika, Andrew; Burnham, Gilbert; Chang, Larry W.; Mbalinda, Scovia N.; Okullo, Isaac; Nabirye, Rose C; Muhwezi, Wilson; Oria, Hussein; Kijjambu, Stephen; Atuyambe, Lynn; Aryeija, Warren (BioMed Central, 2011)Background: Community-based education (CBE) is part of the training curriculum for most health workers in Uganda. Most programs have a stated purpose of strengthening clinical skills, medical knowledge, communication skills, ... -
Perception and valuations of community-based education and service by alumni at Makerere University College of Health Sciences
Mwanika, Andrew; Okullo, Isaac; Kaye, Dan K.; Muhwezi, Wilson; Atuyambe, Lynn; Nabirye, Rose C.; Groves, Sara; Mbalinda, Scovia; Burnham, Gilbert; Chang, Larry W.; Oria, Hussein; Sewankambo, Nelson (BioMed Central, 2011)Background: Training of health professionals can be deliberately structured to enhance rural recruitment by exposing the trainees to the realities of rural life and practice through Community-Based Education and Service ... -
Seeking safety and empathy: Adolescent health seeking behavior during pregnancy and early motherhood in central Uganda
Atuyambe, Lynn; Mirembe, Florence; Annika, Johansson; Kirumira, Edward K; Faxelid, Elisabeth (Elsevier, 2009-08)Purpose: To explore adolescent health seeking behavior during pregnancy and early motherhood in order to contribute to health policy formulation and improved access to health care. This will in long-term have an impact on ... -
Social Networks of PLHA in Uganda: Implications for Mobilizing PLHA as Agents for Prevention
Green, Harold D.; Atuyambe, Lynn; Ssali, Sarah; Ryan, Gery W.; Wagner, Glenn J. (Springer, 2010-05)The objective of this study was to describe the social networks of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) and explore the implications social network characteristics might have for mobilizing PLHA as prevention agents. Thirty-nine ... -
Towards improving hospital performance in Uganda and Zambia: reflections and opportunities for autonomy
Kara, Hanson; Atuyambe, Lynn; Kamwanga, Jolly; McPake, Barbara; Ssengooba, Freddie (Elsevier, 2002)Hospitals have been relatively neglected although their high resource consumption implies that gains from improving the services they deliver may be substantial. Nevertheless, the challenges posed by hospital reforms are ... -
What could be achieved with greater public hospital autonomy? Comparison of public and PNFP hospitals in Uganda.
Seangooba, Freddie; Atuyambe, Lynn; McPake, Barbara; Hanson, Kara; Okuonzi, Sam (Wiley InterScience, 2002)The policy of hospital autonomy has been discussed for some time in Uganda. There is little evidence from Uganda or elsewhere that increased autonomy will improve hospital performance. This article compares the performance ...