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General Reports
     

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Depression During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Among HIV-Infected Women on Antiretroviral Therapy in Uganda.
Kaida A, Matthews LT, Ashaba S, et al

J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2014 Dec 1;67 Suppl 4:S179-87.
Paper

Immunogenicity of ALVAC-HIV vCP1521 in Infants of HIV-1 Infected Women in Uganda (HPTN 027): the first pediatric HIV vaccine trial in Africa.
Kaleebu P, Njai HF, Wang L,  et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2013 Oct 2.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Timing and reasons for coming late for the first antenatal care visit by pregnant women at Mulago hospital, Kampala Uganda.
Kisuule I, Kaye DK, Najjuka F, Ssematimba SK,et al
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth
. 2013 May 25;13(1):121
Paper

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Incidence and Predictors of Pregnancy among a Cohort of HIV-Positive Women Initiating Antiretroviral Therapy in Mbarara, Uganda.
Kaida A, Matthews LT, Kanters S,  et al
PLoS One
. 2013 May 21;8(5):e63411.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Pregnant women's experiences of routine counselling and testing for HIV in Eastern Uganda: a qualitative study.
Rujumba J, Neema S, Tumwine JK,  et al
BMC Health Serv Res. 2013 May 24;13(1):189
Paper

The Cost-Effectiveness of Repeat HIV Testing During Pregnancy in a Resource-Limited Setting.
Kim LH, Cohan DL, Sparks TN,  et al |
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2013 Feb 7.
Abstract

What mother wouldn't want to save her baby?' HIV testing and counselling practices in a rural Ugandan antenatal clinic.
Vernooij E, Hardon A.
Cult Health Sex. 2013 Jan 28
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Missed Opportunities: Barriers to HIV Testing during Pregnancy from a Population Based Cohort Study in Rural Uganda.
Larsson EC, Thorson AE, Pariyo G, et al
PLoS One. 2012;7(8):e37590
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Maternal Nutritional Status Predicts Adverse Birth Outcomes among HIV-Infected Rural Ugandan Women Receiving Combination Antiretroviral Therapy.
Young S, Murray K, Mwesigwa J, et al  
PLoS One
. 2012;7(8):e41934
Paper

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A comparative analysis of teenagers and older pregnant women in the utilization of prevention of mother to child transmission [PMTCT] services in, Western Nigeria.
Amoran OE , Salami OA , Oluwole FA .
BMC Int Health Hum Rights. 2012 Aug 10;12(1):13
Paper

Evaluating the cost-effectiveness of combination antiretroviral therapy for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Uganda.
Kuznik A, Lamorde M, Hermans S,   et al
Bull World Health Organ
. 2012 Aug 1
Abstract

The Effect of Anthelmintic Treatment During Pregnancy on HIV Plasma Viral Load: Results From a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial in Uganda.
Webb EL, Kyosiimire-Lugemwa J, Kizito D, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2012 Jul 1;60(3):307-13.
Abstract

The Impact of HIV on Maternal Morbidity in the Pre-HAART Era in Uganda.
Nuwagaba-Biribonwoha H, Mayon-White RT, Okong P, et al
J Pregnancy
. 2012;2012:508657.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
'Pregnancy comes accidentally - like it did with me': reproductive decisions among women on ART and their partners in rural Uganda.
King R, Khana K, Nakayiwa S, et al
BMC Public Health
. 2011 Jul 5;11:530.
 

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Emergence and Persistence of Minor Drug-Resistant HIV-1 Variants in Ugandan Women after Nevirapine Single-Dose Prophylaxis.
Hauser A, Mugenyi K, Kabasinguzi R, et al  
PLoS One
. 2011;6(5):e20357.
Paper

The Impact of Maternal Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy and Short-Course Combination
Antiretrovirals for Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission on Early Infant Infection Rates
at the Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala, Uganda, January 2007 to May 2009.
Namukwaya Z, Mudiope P, Kekitiinwa A,  et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2011 Jan 1;56(1):69-75
Abstract

Barriers to accessing highly active antiretroviral therapy by HIV-positive women attending an
antenatal clinic in a regional hospital in western Uganda.
Duff P, Kipp W, Wild TC, Rubaale T, Okech-Ojony J.
J Int AIDS Soc
. 2010 Sep 23;13(1):37
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Determinants of male involvement in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV
programme in Eastern Uganda: a cross-sectional survey.

Byamugisha R, Tumwine JK, Semiyaga N, Tylleskar T.
Reprod Health
. 2010 Jun 23;7(1):12
Paper

Access to prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV services through the private sector
in Uganda.
Mbonye AK Ak, Hansen KS Kh, Wamono F Fw, Magnussen P Pm. 
Sex Transm Infect. 2009 Aug 24.
Abstract

Evaluation of a 5-year Programme to Prevent Mother-to-child Transmission of HIV Infection
in Northern Uganda.
Ahoua L, Ayikoru H, Gnauck K, et al 

J Trop Pediatr
. 2009 Jul 13.
Abstract

Prevalence, incidence and clearance of human papillomavirus infection among young primiparous
pregnant women in Kampala,Uganda.
Banura C, Franceschi S, van Doorn LJ, et al   
Int J Cancer
. 2008 Aug 18.
Abstract
 

Knowledge and Attitudes of Ugandan Midwives Regarding HIV.
Salyer JL, Walusimbi ML, Fitzpatrick JJ. 
J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2008 Mar-Apr;19(2):105-13.
Abstract
 
Uptake of HIV and syphilis testing of pregnant women and their male partners in a programme
for prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission in Uganda.

Kizito D, Woodburn PW, Kesande B, et al 
Trop Med Int Health. 2008 Mar 10
Abstract

Geographical information system and access to HIV testing, treatment and prevention of
mother-to-child transmission in conflict affected Northern Uganda.

Chamla DD, Olu O, Wanyana J, et al  
Confl Health
. 2007 Dec 3;1(1):12
Abstract
 

Effect of pregnancy on HIV disease progression and survival among women in rural
Uganda.
Paal LV, Shafer LA, Mayanja BN, et al 
Trop Med Int Health.
2007 Aug;12(8):920-8.
Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Antenatal HIV testing in rural eastern Uganda in 2003: incomplete rollout of the
prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV programme?
Karamagi CA, Tumwine JK, Tylleskar T, Heggenhougen KH.

BMC Int Health Hum Rights. 2006 May 3;6(1):6 [
Paper

Screening HIV-positive pregnant women for antiretroviral therapy: utility of self-reported
symptoms.
Nguen RH, Gange SJ, Serwadda D,  et al 

Int J STD AIDS
. 2006 Feb;17(2):112-5.
Abstract
 

Differences in fertility by HIV serostatus and adjusted HIV prevalence data from an
antenatal clinic in northern Uganda.
Fabiani M, Nattabi B, Ayella EO, et al   
Trop Med Int Health. 2006 Feb;11(2):182-187.
Abstract
 
HIV Risk Perception and Prevalence in a Program for Prevention of Mother-to-Child
HIV Transmission: Comparison of Women Who Accept Voluntary Counseling and
Testing and Those Tested Anonymously.
Mpairwe H, Muhangi L, Namujju PB, et al 

J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2005 Jul 1;39(3):354-358.
Abstract

Intrauterine infection after delivery: a marker of HIV-1 seropositivity among
puerperal women in Uganda?
Okong P, Biryahwaho B, Bergstrom S. et al
Int J STD AIDS. 2004 Oct;15(10):669-7
Abstract

Knowledge About Vaccines and Willingness to Participate in Preventive HIV
Vaccine Trials: A Population-Based Study, Rakai, Uganda.
Kiwanuka N, Robb M, Kigozi G, et al

J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2004 Jun 1;36(2):721-725.
Abstract
 
HIV-1 disease progression and fertility: the incidence of recognized pregnancy
and pregnancy outcome in Uganda.
Ross A, Van der Paal L, Lubega R, et al
AIDS. 2004 Mar 26;18(5):799-804.
Abstract
 
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Community eMTCT program in Uganda; a solution for missed opportunities in uptake of eMTCT services
R. Ayebare, T. Otim
(XX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract


POSTER

Fertility desires of pregnant and non-pregnant women before and after availability of PMTCT services in Rakai, Uganda
L. Litwin, F. Makumbi, R. Gray, G. Kigozi
(7th IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention)
Po ster    
Abstract

POSTER
The impact of availability of PMTCT services on hormonal contraceptive use among non-pregnant women of childbearing age in Rakai, Ugandaon hormonal contraceptive use among non-pregnant women of childbearing age
in Rakai, Uganda

L. Litwin, F. Makumbi, R. Gray, et al
(7th IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention)
Poster    
Abstract

Pregnancy incidence and birth outcomes among African women in a clinical trial of pre-exposure prophylaxis: the Partners PrEP Study
N. Mugo, T. Hong, C. Celum, et al
(7th IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention)
Abstract

The implementation of Option B +. Sharing unique challenges for refusal to take Option B+ drugs as reported by HIV-infected mothers at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
J. Namale Matovu. Namukwaya, M. Mubiru, et al
(7th IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention)
Abstract

Intra-facility linkage of HIV-positive mothers and exposed infants into HIV chronic care: rural and urban experiences in a resource-limited setting
C. Mugasha, J. Kigozi, A. Muganzi, et al
(7th IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention)
Abstract

POSTER
Timing of HIV Tests during Pregnancy in Rural Uganda and Risk of Undiagnosed Infection at Birth
F Tabu, K MacLeod, Mark Siedner

(20th CROI)
PDF Poster
     Abstract

Uganda’s Innovative Interventions in PMTCT Produce Dramatic Gains in Linkage and Retention of HIV+ Pregnant Women and Their HIV-exposed Children
Godfrey Esiru, J Grosz, L Nabitaka,  V Narayan
(20th CROI)
Abstract

Neonatal death in HIV-exposed infants born to women on antiretroviral therapy in rural Uganda
V. Ades, J. Mwesigwa, P. Natureeba. et al
(XIX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

POSTER
Involvement of community based network support agents in follow up of mothers-baby
pairs in Northern Uganda
E. Kansiime, E. Ssemafumu, F. Rwekikomo
(5th IAS Conference)
PDF Poster
     Abstract

POSTER
Implementing combination antiretrovirals (ARVs) for prevention of mother to child
transmission (PMTCT) in resource limited settings: time to initiation and duration of
ARV prophylaxis and highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) among HIV-infected
pregnant women

Z. Namukwaya, M. Mubiru, J. Matovu, et al
(5th IAS Conference)
PDF Poster     Abstrac
 
POSTER
Predictors of pregnancy among HIV-positive women attending an urban HIV-care center
F. Ssewankambo, E. Nabankema, J. Walusimbi
(5th IAS Conference)
PDF Poster
     Abstract
 
Magnitude and factors predicting loss to follow up in a cohort of pregnant women initiated on
ARTs for PMTCT at Mulago Hospital Kampala, Uganda
S. Ononge, J. Byamugisha, M. Mubiru, et al
(5th IAS Conference)
Abstract

Prevalence of Stress, Depression, Alcohol Use, and Social Support among HIV Infected and
Uninfected Pregnant Women in Uganda
I Namagembe
(135 APHA)
Abstract
 

Outcome of care in a MTCT-PLUS model of care in Uganda
Kabugo C, Buzaalirwa L, Okong P , Munduru B.
(4th IAS Conference)
Abstract
 
Implementation of a successful programme for prevention of mother-to-child transmission
(PMTCT) at a busy national referral and teaching hospital in Kampala, Uganda
Matovu Namale J, Namukwaya Z, Mubiru M, et al
(4th IAS Conference)
Abstract
 
Expanded access to PMTCT: intrapartum HIV counseling and testing in a hospital setting,
Kampala Uganda

Ononge S, Mirembe F, Clemensia N, et al
(4th IAS Conference)
Abstract

 
ART Exposure at Delivery Alters but Does Not Eliminate Effects of Host Genetic
Variants on MTCT in Sub-Saharan Africa
K Singh, M Hughes, J Chen, et al
(14 CROI)
Abstract
 
Pregnancy and Pregnancy Outcome among Women in the DART Trial
L Namale, E Zalwngo, E Chidziva
(14 CROI)
Abstract 
 
Antiretroviral resistance mutations among HIV-positive pregnant women
J Mayanja
(8th Int Congress on Drug Therapy in HIV Infection)
Abstract 
 
Integration of PMTCT in the continuum of post-natal care and socio-economic support
M Zucca, G Azzimonti, F Ciantia, et al
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Experience in screening clients for Mtct Plus programme in Kampala, Uganda
L Bassani, F M Oligo, J Namande, et al

(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Barriers to the provision of PMTCT services in Masaka district - Uganda
T Wakabi Waiswa

(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Use of outreach services in scaling up the uptake of Prevention of Mother to Child
Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) services. Kabarole District Health Services, Uganda

G Amanyire

(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Strengthening MCH services while introducing PMTCT : a winning cycle
G Msuya, S Kironde, H Msaky,  et al
(15IAC)
Abstract

Antiretroviral therapy in MTCT-Plus program at St Francis Hospital, Nsambya, Uganda
C Kabugo, C N Katureebe, M J Mbidde

(15IAC)
Abstract

Nevirapine intake in a prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV programme i
n Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Challenges of running PMTCT in conflict areas: AVSI's experience in northern Uganda
M Zucca, F Ciantia, G Azzimonti,  et al
(15IAC)
Abstract

 
Male partners, women's inability to read and low level of knowledge are
barriers to implementation of prevention of mother-to-child transmission
(PMTCT) of HIV programs in Mbarara, southwest Uganda

F Bajunirwe, M Muzoora, M Gasumuni, et al
(15IAC)
Abstract

Neonate/Infant Feeding
     

   Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Mode of infant feeding and HIV infection in children in a program for prevention of
mother-to-child transmission in Uganda.
Magoni M, Bassani L, Okong P, et al
 
AIDS.
2005 Mar 4;19(4):433-7.
Abstract
 
Towards a Better Understanding of Exclusive Breastfeeding in the Era of HIV/AIDS:
A Study of Prevalence and Factors Associated with Exclusive Breastfeeding from Birth,
in Rakai,Uganda.

Ssenyonga R, Muwonge R, Nankya I.  
J Trop Pediatr. 2004 Dec;50(6):348-53
Abstract

Preventing Postnatal Transmission of HIV-1 Through Breast-feeding: Modifying Infant
Feeding Practices.
Rollins N, Meda N, Becquet R,et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2004 Feb 1; 35(2): 188-195.
Abstract

Infant feeding practices in western Tanzania and Uganda: implications for infant
feeding recommendations for HIV-infected mothers.
Poggensee G, Schulze K, Moneta I, et al
Trop Med Int Health. 2004 Apr;9(4):477-85.
Abstract
 
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Mother-to-Child HIV transmission (MTCT) and child mortality associated with
placental malaria in Rakai, Uganda: Can malaria prevention combat MTCT?

H B Brahmbhatt, G K Kigozi, F W M Wabwire-Mangen,  et al

(15IAC)
Abstract
 


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