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How much should we expect? Family caregiving of AIDS patients in rural UgandaWalter Kipp
Department of Public Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
J Transcult Nurs 18:358-65. 2007..Serious work overload and low health status were reported. The high burden of caregiving puts family caregivers at risk for decreased health status and increased social isolation and depression...
Tuberculosis in the era of infection with the human immunodeficiency virus: assessment and comparison of community knowledge of both infections in rural UgandaAshley Wynne
School of Public Health, University of Alberta, 3 300 Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, 11405 87th Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1C9, Canada
BMC Int Health Hum Rights 12:36. 2012..abstract:..- Antiretroviral treatment for HIV in rural Uganda: two-year treatment outcomes of a prospective health centre/community-based and hospital-based cohortWalter Kipp
Department of Public Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
PLoS ONE 7:e40902. 2012..We tested the utility of a health centre (HC)/community-based approach in the provision of ART to persons living with HIV in a rural area in western Uganda... - Barriers to accessing highly active antiretroviral therapy by HIV-positive women attending an antenatal clinic in a regional hospital in western UgandaPutu Duff
School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Canada
J Int AIDS Soc 13:37. 2010.... 
Fourteen years of surveillance of HIV-1 prevalence among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinics in western UgandaW Kipp
Department of Public Health Sciences, 13 103 CSB, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 2G3
Int J STD AIDS 20:499-502. 2009..The declining HIV-1 prevalence in the younger age groups (15-24 years) likely represents a declining risk for acquiring HIV infection as we have previously shown in the urban sub-sample of this data set...- Care burden and self-reported health status of informal women caregivers of HIV/AIDS patients in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of CongoWalter Kipp
Department of Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Canada
AIDS Care 18:694-7. 2006..A self-reported health status was calculated with five items from the questionnaire. The self-reported health status score of participants indicated poor health. The study highlights the great burden on caregivers in sub-Saharan Africa... - Gender differences in antiretroviral treatment outcomes of HIV patients in rural UgandaWalter Kipp
Department of Public Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
AIDS Care 22:271-8. 2010..Ideally, ART programs should work toward equitable treatment outcomes for men and women, if the cause of the gender differential lies in patient behavior and the way ART services are delivered... - Factors associated with the self-reported health status of female caregivers of AIDS patientsWalter Kipp
University of Alberta
West J Nurs Res 30:20-33; discussion 34-8. 2008..The self-reported health of female caregivers indicates poor health. Lower caregiver health is associated with lower income, rented accommodation, little support, and stigmatization of the caregiver by relatives... - Family caregivers in rural Uganda: the hidden realityWalter Kipp
Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Health Care Women Int 28:856-71. 2007.... - Adolescent reproductive health in Uganda: issues related to access and quality of careWalter Kipp
School of Public Health, University of Alberta, 13 103 Clinical Sciences Building, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2G3, Canada
Int J Adolesc Med Health 19:383-93. 2007..Adolescent health in Kabarole district, Uganda, is seriously jeopardized by both high teenage pregnancy rates and high rates of sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV infection... - Public knowledge and attitudes toward HIV/AIDS and antiretroviral therapy in Kabarole district, western UgandaWalter Eigen Kipp
Department of Public Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
AIDS Care 21:118-24. 2009..Of concern is the low proportion of persons tested for HIV in this general population. Kabarole district seems to be receptive and capable for intensifying HIV testing which is a precondition for the ART roll-out... - Results of a community-based antiretroviral treatment program for HIV-1 infection in Western UgandaWalter Kipp
Public Health Sciences Department, School of Public Health, 13 103 Clinical Sciences Building, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Curr HIV Res 8:179-85. 2010..To compare the treatment outcomes and mortality in a rural community-based ART (CBART) program with a hospital-based ART program in the same district... - Impact of antiretroviral therapy on fertility desires among HIV-infected persons in rural UgandaWalter Kipp
Department of Public Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Reprod Health 8:27. 2011.... - Comparing antiretroviral treatment outcomes between a prospective community-based and hospital-based cohort of HIV patients in rural UgandaWalter Kipp
School of Public Health, University of Alberta, 3 50 University Terrace, 8303 112 Street, Edmonton, AB, Canada, T6G 2T4
BMC Int Health Hum Rights 11:S12. 2011.... - AIDS-related stigma: perceptions of family caregivers and health volunteers in western UgandaWalter Kipp
Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
World Health Popul 9:5-13. 2007..It should also be investigated whether the healthcare system itself contributes to AIDS-related stigma in this environment... - Adverse reactions to the ivermectin treatment of onchocerciasis patients: does infection with the human immunodeficiency virus play a role?W Kipp
Department of Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, 13 103 Clinical Sciences Building, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Ann Trop Med Parasitol 99:395-402. 2005..37 and 1.68, respectively (P = 0.044). The conclusion is that ivermectin can be safely used for mass treatment in areas where the prevalences of onchocerciasis and HIV-1 infection are both high... - Low impact of a community-wide HIV testing and counseling program on sexual behavior in rural UgandaW Kipp
Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
AIDS Educ Prev 13:279-89. 2001..8 vs. 2.0). The conclusion is that only knowing the HIV serostatus is not enough to reduce high risk behavior. The study results also showed that there is a demand for HIV counseling services without being HIV tested... - Onchodermal skin disease in a hyperendemic onchocerciasis focus in western UgandaWalter Kipp
Department of Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Am J Trop Med Hyg 67:475-9. 2002..The study concludes that onchodermatitis is a serious medical condition in Kigoyera Parish and needs to be considered in all efforts to control onchocerciasis... - Adverse reactions to ivermectin treatment in Simulium neavei-transmitted onchocerciasisWalter Kipp
Department of Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Am J Trop Med Hyg 69:621-3. 2003..neavei-transmitted onchocerciasis focus in western Uganda occur frequently. In spite of the fact that many patients showed adverse reactions to ivermectin, the drug was well accepted and appreciated by the population... - Simulium neavei-transmitted onchocerciasis: HIV infection increases severity of onchocercal skin disease in a small sample of patientsWalter Kipp
Department of Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg 97:310-1. 2003..The onchocerciasis patients who were HIV-positive had a higher onchocercal skin score compared with those who were HIV-negative (33.7 vs. 19.4, P < 0.001)... - HIV counselling and testing in rural Uganda: communities' attitudes and perceptions towards an HIV counselling and testing programmeW Kipp
Department of Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, 13 103 Clinical Sciences Building, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G3
AIDS Care 14:699-706. 2002..g. increased condom use. They requested counselling services that are continuously offered. The study results also showed that there is a demand for HIV counselling services without being HIV tested... - Potential role of male community-based distributors in a family-planning programme in western Uganda: results of a pilot studyWalter Kipp
Department of Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
J Health Popul Nutr 21:103-11. 2003..The results suggest that male CBDs may have a unique role in promoting family planning effectively and in enhancing communication between spouses about family planning... - User fees, health staff incentives, and service utilization in Kabarole District, UgandaW Kipp
Department of Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Bull World Health Organ 79:1032-7. 2001..To determine the impact of user fees on the utilization of health services in a community-based cost-sharing scheme in Kabarole District, western Uganda... - Reproductive health in Mongolia: results from three provinces and one urban districtWalter Kipp
Department of Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Trop Doct 32:159-62. 2002..We rated the reproductive healthcare delivery system, using the methodology of Kielmann et al. The results from the women's interviews are encouraging and show a high acceptance of and satisfaction with family planning services... - Validity of nodule palpation in a Simulium neavei-transmitted onchocerciasis area in UgandaWalter Kipp
Department of Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Am J Trop Med Hyg 67:128-31. 2002..Cut-off points were based on World Health Organization recommendations. Thus, nodule palpation can replace skin snipping to identify communities at serious risk of S. neavei-transmitted onchocerciasis... - Use of traditional herbal medicine by AIDS patients in Kabarole District, western UgandaDeanne Langlois Klassen
Department of Public Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Am J Trop Med Hyg 77:757-63. 2007..The primary conclusion is that AIDS outpatients commonly use herbal medicine for the treatment of HIV/AIDS. Pharmacological interactions between antiretroviral drugs and traditional herbal medicines need to be further examined... - Nursing care of AIDS patients in UgandaBonnie Fournier
University of Alberta, Canada
J Transcult Nurs 18:257-64. 2007..This study provides important knowledge for guiding clinical practice and nursing education in resource-constrained countries like Uganda... - "Living by the hoe" in the age of treatment: perceptions of household well-being after antiretroviral treatment among family members of persons with AIDSAmy Kaler
Department of Sociology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
AIDS Care 22:509-19. 2010..While they were very happy with the treatment, they said that households have not yet recovered from the shock of AIDS sicknesses... - Fertility desires and infection with the HIV: results from a survey in rural UgandaJennifer Heys
Department of Public Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
AIDS 23:S37-45. 2009..To determine how a positive HIV diagnosis influences fertility desires and reproductive decisions for women and men living in western Uganda... - Quality of life of HIV patients in a rural area of western Uganda: impact of a community-based antiretroviral treatment programArif Alibhai
Department of Public Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Curr HIV Res 8:370-8. 2010.... - Who's talking? Communication between health providers and HIV-infected adults related to herbal medicine for AIDS treatment in western UgandaDeanne Langlois-Klassen
University of Alberta, Public Health Sciences, 13 103 Clinical Sciences Building, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Soc Sci Med 67:165-76. 2008..Communication about herbal medicine usage should be viewed as a timely and cost-effective component of antiretroviral therapy programmes, one which may contribute to the overall success of AIDS treatment in Africa... - Male participation in family planning: results from a qualitative study in Mpigi District, UgandaAngela Kaida
Public Health Division, Capital Health Authority, Edmonton, Canada
J Biosoc Sci 37:269-86. 2005..Measures could include, for example, recruiting males as family planning providers, offering more family planning counselling for couples, and promoting female-oriented methods with men and vice versa... - 'We want someone with a face of welcome': Ugandan adolescents articulate their family planning needs and prioritiesAnnette Flaherty
Population Health Strategies Branch, Alberta Health and Wellness, Edmonton, Canada
Trop Doct 35:4-7. 2005..Suggestions are provided on how community-based distributors could improve their outreach to adolescents and provide youth-friendly family planning services... - Nutritional status of young children in AIDS-affected households and controls in UgandaAndrea Bridge
Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Am J Trop Med Hyg 74:926-31. 2006..Fifty-five percent of all children suffered from moderate to severe malnutrition (stunting). The high stunting rate in early childhood suggests a public nutritional intervention program is recommended... - Knowledge of and perceptions about sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy: a qualitative study among adolescent students in UgandaSunita Chacko
Department of Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
J Health Popul Nutr 25:319-27. 2007.... - Global burden of disease: huge inequities in the health status in developing and developed countriesKyla Sentes
Department of Political Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton
Healthc Manage Forum 16:27-9. 2003.... - "...No stone left unturned:" how the public explains the Ugandan success storyElizabeth Chapman
Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
World Health Popul 10:5-13. 2008..Our study concludes that it is important to involve the public on important health issues such as HIV/AIDS in order to obtain more valid results by combining scientific findings with public/indigenous knowledge... - HIV/AIDS in the twenty-first century: what is needed?Insaf Hag-Mousa
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Healthc Manage Forum 17:36-7. 2004 - Effectiveness of an HIV prevention program for secondary school students in MongoliaRosario G Cartagena
Department of Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
J Adolesc Health 39:925.e9-16. 2006..Peer education programs, particularly those that are managed by small teams, appear effective and should be implemented more broadly... - Predicting in-home time of community care professionalsJean Kipp
Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Int J Health Care Qual Assur Inc Leadersh Health Serv 15:11-6. 2002..Data were analyzed, using a robust variance estimator regression model. CMIS was found to be the best predictor of in-home time (coefficient 9.521, p > 0.001), followed by the CHS and the CPVS... - Family caregiving for AIDS patients in the Democratic Republic of CongoThomas Matukala Nkosi
University of Montreal, Canada
Healthc Q 9:94-101. 2006..The secrecy around HIV/AIDS issues and care was a significant theme in the findings. The self-reported health status of the caregivers indicated poor health... - Trends in HIV infection: prevention-related attitudes and behaviors among secondary school students in western UgandaAlbert H D Kilian
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit Basic Health Services Project, Fort Portal, Uganda
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 44:586-93. 2007..To monitor trends in the attitudes and behaviors of youth in western Uganda with respect to prevention of HIV/AIDS... - Reproductive health behaviour among in-school and out-of-school youth in Kabarole District, UgandaBannet Ndyanabangi
Africa Youth Alliance Project, Uganda, P O Box 10230, Kampala, Uganda
Afr J Reprod Health 8:55-67. 2004..This indicates the need to provide more information to this group of adolescents. They are traditionally neglected in favour of in-school adolescents, who have greater access to information...