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An mHealth Intervention to Address Depression and Improve Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Among Youths Living With HIV in Uganda: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

An mHealth Intervention to Address Depression and Improve Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Among Youths Living With HIV in Uganda: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

A mobile health (m Health) intervention is a feasible approach for the delivery of interventions to youths with depression living with HIV in Uganda. Upwards of 85% of countries in SSA have accomplished a high level of mobile phone penetration [46]. According to the 2021 Uganda Communications Commission Report, over 70% of Ugandans own a mobile phone [47].

Proscovia Nabunya, Patricia Cavazos-Rehg, James Mugisha, Erin Kasson, Olive Imelda Namuyaba, Claire Najjuuko, Edward Nsubuga, Lindsey M Filiatreau, Abel Mwebembezi, Fred M Ssewamala

JMIR Res Protoc 2024;13:e54635

Leveraging Ecological Momentary Assessment Data to Characterize Individual Mobility: Exploratory Pilot Study in Rural Uganda

Leveraging Ecological Momentary Assessment Data to Characterize Individual Mobility: Exploratory Pilot Study in Rural Uganda

The mostly rural district of Rakai, Uganda, is characterized by substantial mobility for fishing and trading, among other family and school-related reasons [5-7], demonstrating significant time spent away from home.

Aleya Khalifa, Laura K Beres, Aggrey Anok, Ismail Mbabali, Charles Katabalwa, Jeremiah Mulamba, Alvin G Thomas, Eva Bugos, Gertrude Nakigozi, Larry W Chang, M Kate Grabowski

JMIR Form Res 2024;8:e54207

Improving Viral Load Suppression Among Men and Children Active in Care Through Community-Designed and Led Solutions: Protocol for Retrospective Closed Cohort Study in Eastern Uganda

Improving Viral Load Suppression Among Men and Children Active in Care Through Community-Designed and Led Solutions: Protocol for Retrospective Closed Cohort Study in Eastern Uganda

Furthermore, in SSA, there is more than a 20% difference between adults and children classified as active in care for ART treatment, 74% of adults (aged ≥15 years) and 53% of children (aged In Uganda, there are roughly 1.46 million people living with HIV, and HIV prevalence among adults aged 15-49 years is 6%, and among children aged 0-14 years, it is 0.5% [3]. While rates are dropping, HIV incidence continues to outpace morbidity; therefore, the overall prevalence of HIV in Uganda remains high [3,4].

Krista J Odom, Amanda Ottosson, Joyce Draru, Harriet Komujuni, Esther Karungi Karamagi Nkolo, Taroub Harb Faramand

JMIR Res Protoc 2022;11(4):e32784

User Perceptions and Experiences of an Interactive Voice Response Mobile Phone Survey Pilot in Uganda: Qualitative Study

User Perceptions and Experiences of an Interactive Voice Response Mobile Phone Survey Pilot in Uganda: Qualitative Study

Although English is one of the official languages in Uganda, a significant portion of the population does not speak English, and in order to increase the reach of the survey, the adapted questionnaire was translated and back-translated into 3 of the 6 other major languages spoken in various regions of the country: Luganda, Runyakitara, and Luo. The 4 language versions of the questionnaire (including English) were digitally audiorecorded and loaded onto an IVR platform.

Raymond Tweheyo, Hannah Selig, Dustin G Gibson, George William Pariyo, Elizeus Rutebemberwa

JMIR Form Res 2020;4(12):e21671

Acceptability and Use of Interactive Voice Response Mobile Phone Surveys for Noncommunicable Disease Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance in Rural Uganda: Qualitative Study

Acceptability and Use of Interactive Voice Response Mobile Phone Surveys for Noncommunicable Disease Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance in Rural Uganda: Qualitative Study

In Uganda, mobile phones have been adopted in health programs and used for improving patient care and clinic attendance among HIV/AIDS patients, communication of laboratory results among HIV/AIDS patients, and surveillance [6-9]. However, there is limited literature on use of mobile phones in prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. NCDs rank fourth among the 10 most common causes of death in Uganda [10].

Charles Garrett Ssemugabo, Elizeus Rutebemberwa, Dan Kajungu, George W Pariyo, Adnan A Hyder, Dustin G Gibson

JMIR Form Res 2019;3(4):e15000

Multistakeholder Perspectives on Maternal Text Messaging Intervention in Uganda: Qualitative Study

Multistakeholder Perspectives on Maternal Text Messaging Intervention in Uganda: Qualitative Study

The Ugandan National Health Commission (UNHCO), a nongovernmental organization in Kampala, designed and implemented a multisite intervention centered on the use of text messaging (short message service, SMS) for maternal health in 3 districts of Uganda.

Onaedo Ukwuoma Ilozumba, Marjolein Dieleman, Sara Van Belle, Moses Mukuru, Azucena Bardají, Jacqueline EW Broerse

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2018;6(5):e119

The Effect of Group Support Psychotherapy Delivered by Trained Lay Health Workers for Depression Treatment Among People with HIV in Uganda: Protocol of a Pragmatic, Cluster Randomized Trial

The Effect of Group Support Psychotherapy Delivered by Trained Lay Health Workers for Depression Treatment Among People with HIV in Uganda: Protocol of a Pragmatic, Cluster Randomized Trial

The study involves LHWs affiliated to 30 primary care health centers (PHCs) in three districts in northern Uganda. Eligible PHCs were randomly assigned (1:1) to have their LHWs trained in the delivery of GSP (intervention) or GHE (control) to PLWH with mild to moderate depression. PLWH treated by trained LHWs will be evaluated at baseline, at the end of intervention, and at intervals of 6 months thereafter for 2 years.

Etheldreda Nakimuli-Mpungu, Seggane Musisi, Kizito Wamala, James Okello, Sheila Ndyanabangi, Ramin Mojtabai, Jean Nachega, Ofir Harari, Edward Mills

JMIR Res Protoc 2017;6(12):e250

Mobile Phone Technology for Preventing HIV and Related Youth Health Problems, Sexual Health, Mental Health, and Substance Use Problems in Southwest Uganda (Youth Health SMS): Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Mobile Phone Technology for Preventing HIV and Related Youth Health Problems, Sexual Health, Mental Health, and Substance Use Problems in Southwest Uganda (Youth Health SMS): Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Further, in part owing to the lack of access to information and services related to mobility, the uptake of antiretroviral therapy among adolescents and young adults in Uganda living with HIV is considerably lower than that among adults in Uganda living with HIV [8-10]. Mental health and substance use affect decisions regarding sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and can increase the risk for acquiring HIV infection [11-13].

Philip Kreniske, Olive Imelda Namuyaba, Robert Kasumba, Phionah Namatovu, Fred Ssewamala, Gina Wingood, Ying Wei, Michele L Ybarra, Charlotte Oloya, Costella Tindyebwa, Christina Ntulo, Vincent Mujune, Larry W Chang, Claude A Mellins, John S Santelli

JMIR Res Protoc 2023;12:e49352

Promised and Lottery Airtime Incentives to Improve Interactive Voice Response Survey Participation Among Adults in Bangladesh and Uganda: Randomized Controlled Trial

Promised and Lottery Airtime Incentives to Improve Interactive Voice Response Survey Participation Among Adults in Bangladesh and Uganda: Randomized Controlled Trial

We conducted a randomized controlled trial in Bangladesh (an area of approximately 148,000 km2 with an estimated population of 160 million [25]) and Uganda (an area of approximately 241,000 km2 with an estimated population of 40 million [25]). In 2017, mobile phone subscription rates were 83 and 55 subscribers per 100 people in Bangladesh and Uganda, respectively [9]. In this trial, incentives were delivered as airtime (ie, mobile phone balance).

Dustin Garrett Gibson, Gulam Muhammed Al Kibria, George William Pariyo, Saifuddin Ahmed, Joseph Ali, Alain Bernard Labrique, Iqbal Ansary Khan, Elizeus Rutebemberwa, Meerjady Sabrina Flora, Adnan Ali Hyder

J Med Internet Res 2022;24(5):e36943

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