Browsing by Author "Byakika-Tusiime, Jayne"
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Circumcision and HIV infection: assessment of causality
Byakika-Tusiime, Jayne (springer, 2008-11)Whether the observed association between male circumcision and HIV infection is causal or not has not been verified. We did a meta-analysis of published data and applied Hill’s criteria for causality on all available ... -
Discontinuation and modification of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV-infected Ugandans prevalence and associated factors.
Kiguba, Ronald; Byakika-Tusiime, Jayne; Karamagi, Charles; Ssali, Francis; Mugyenyi, Peter; Katabira, Elly (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007-03-16)Background: Data on discontinuation and modification of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) are scarce among sub-Saharan African populations. We sought to estimate the prevalence and to identify factors associated ... -
Knowledge and perception of stroke: A population-based survey in Uganda.
Nakibuuka, Jane; Sajatovic, Martha; Katabira, Elly; Ddumba, Edward; Byakika-Tusiime, Jayne; Furlan, Anthony J (Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2014)Purpose. This study, designed to complement a large population survey on prevalence of stroke risk factors, assessed knowledge and perception of stroke and associated factors. Methods. A population survey was conducted ... -
Longitudinal antiretroviral adherence in HIV+ Ugandan parents and their children initiating HAART in the MTCT-plus family treatment model: role of depression in declining adherence over time.
Byakika-Tusiime, Jayne; Crane, Johanna; Oyugi, Jessica H.; Ragland, Kathleen; Kawuma, Annet; Musoke, Philippa; Bangsberg, David R. (Springer, 2009-03-20)We conducted a study to assess the effect of family-based treatment on adherence amongst HIV-infected parents and their HIV-infected children attending the Mother-To-Child-Transmission Plus program in Kampala, Uganda. ... -
The Prevalence and Factors Associated with Non-Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy among HIV+ People in Kampala.
Byakika-Tusiime, Jayne (2002-05)INTRODUCTION: About 40 million people around the world are living with HIV/AIDS with about 72% of these living in sub-Saharan Africa. The introduction of combination antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV infection ... -
Steady state bioequivalence of generic and innovator formulations of stavudine, lamivudine, and nevirapine in HIV-infected Ugandan adults
Byakika-Tusiime, Jayne; Chinn, Leslie W.; Oyugi, Jessica H.; Obua, Celestino; Bangsberg, David R.; Kroetz, Deanna L. (Public Library of Science, 2008-12-19)Background: Generic antiretroviral therapy is the mainstay of HIV treatment in resource-limited settings, yet there is little evidence confirming the bioequivalence of generic and brand name formulations. We compared the ... -
Treatment interruptions predict resistance in HIV-positive individuals purchasing fixed-dose combination antiretroviral therapy in Kampala, Uganda
Oyugi, Jessica H.; Byakika-Tusiime, Jayne; Ragland, Kathleen; Laeyendecker, Oliver; Mugerwa, Roy; Kityo, Cissy; Mugyenyi, Peter; Quinn, Thomas C.; Bangsberg, David R. (Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2007)Objective: To evaluate adherence, treatment interruptions, and outcomes in patients purchasing antiretroviral fixed-dose combination (FDC) therapy. Design: Ninety-seven participants were recruited into a prospective 24-week ...