Publications by authors named "John Muganda"
Our aim was to investigate the inclusion of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) topics in medical curricula and the perceived need for, feasibility of, and barriers to teaching SRHR. We distributed a survey with questions on SRHR content, and factors regulating SRHR content, to medical universities worldwide using chain referral. Associations between high SRHR content and independent variables were analyzed using unconditional linear regression or χ test.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: We aimed to give a global overview of trends in access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and what is being done to mitigate its impact.
Material And Methods: We performed a descriptive analysis and content analysis based on an online survey among clinicians, researchers, and organizations. Our data were extracted from multiple-choice questions on access to SRHR services and risk of SRHR violations, and written responses to open-ended questions on threats to access and required response.
Introduction: Every year, approximately 260,000 children are infected with HIV in low- and middle-income countries. The timely initiation and high level of maintenance of antiretroviral therapy (ART) are crucial to reducing the suffering of HIV-positive children. We need to develop a better understanding of the background of children's ART non-adherence because it is not well understood.
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- In Rwanda, a study evaluated the effectiveness of prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) interventions in a health center from 2007 to 2010 to address HIV challenges for pregnant mothers and infants.
- The research tracked 679 babies at 6 weeks old, finding an HIV transmission rate of 3.2%, with a significant link between mothers' disclosure of their HIV status and the infants' health outcomes.
- The study highlights the benefits of a family-centered, integrated approach in decentralized health facilities, which improved PMTCT services and access to healthcare for those living with HIV.
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- The study focused on understanding the socioeconomic, clinical, and biological factors associated with mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Rwanda, conducted at Muhima Health Centre over three years from 2007 to 2010.
- Out of 8,669 pregnant women screened for HIV-1, 736 tested positive, with 700 participating in the study, which included various health assessments and infant HIV testing.
- Findings showed that non-disclosure of HIV status to partners and higher maternal viral loads were significant predictors of HIV transmission to infants at both 6 weeks and 6 months of age.
Background: To reduce HIV/AIDS related mortality of children, adherence to antiretroviral treatment (ART) is critical in the treatment of HIV positive children. However, little is known about the association between ART adherence and different orphan status. The aims of this study were to assess the ART adherence and identify whether different orphan status was associated with the child's adherence.
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