Publications by authors named "Rosalind M Parkes-Ratanshi"
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- High rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and ineffective antibiotic use contribute to antimicrobial resistance in Uganda, particularly among men with urethral discharge syndrome (UDS).
- A study involving 250 Ugandan men found that 40% had recently taken antibiotics, with many testing positive for curable STIs and some for HIV.
- Syndromic case management (SCM) showed only moderate sensitivity (80-94%) but low specificity (5.6-33%) for diagnosing STIs, highlighting challenges in accurate treatment and the risk of worsening antibiotic resistance.
Efficacy of a Single, Brief Alcohol Reduction Intervention among Men and Women Living with HIV/AIDS and Using Alcohol in Kampala, Uganda: A Randomized Trial.
Bonnie Wandera Nazarius Mbona Tumwesigye Joaniter Immaculate Nankabirwa David Kaawa Mafigiri Rosalind M Parkes-Ratanshi
J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care
March 2018
We evaluated the efficacy of a brief motivational intervention (MI) counseling in reducing alcohol consumption among persons living with HIV/AIDS in Kampala, Uganda. Persons living with HIV/AIDS with Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Tool (AUDIT) score ≥3 points were randomized to either standardized positive prevention counseling alone or in combination with alcohol brief MI counseling. The mean change in AUDIT-C scores over 6 months was compared by treatment arm.
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