Justine Bukenya
Biographic Data
| ID | 4426738 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Justine Bukenya |
| GIVEN NAMES | Justine |
| FAMILY NAME | Bukenya |
| SIGNATURE | BUKENYA J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Makerere University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9139-6183 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 16 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 16 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Prevalence and factors associated with anaemia among adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa and India
Anaemia remains a major global health concern among adolescents. While regional and national studies report varying prevalence, cross-continental evidence is limited. This study examines anaemia prevalence and its determinants among adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa and India. We analyzed cross-sectional data from 9,820 adolescents (10–19 years) in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Uganda . Hemoglobin levels were measur…
Household food insecurity among refugees
Background Over a quarter of Uganda’s population is food-insecure. Agrarian refugee populations are disproportionately affected; however, evidence on how food insecurity varies across refugee settlements by climatic region remains limited.Objective We assessed refugee household food insecurity across three settlements located in different climatic regions of Uganda.Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 600 refugees from Kiryandongo,…
Prevalence and factors associated with adolescent pregnancy in Hoima district, Uganda
Adolescent pregnancy is a global public health problem with serious social and medical implications relating to maternal and child health. In Uganda, particularly Hoima district, limited information about the factors influencing adolescent pregnancy is available. The study estimated the prevalence of adolescent pregnancy and identified factors independently associated with adolescent pregnancy among girls aged 13–19 years in Hoima district. We co…
Association between nutrition literacy and diet quality among adolescents and young adults in the rural district of Mayuge, Eastern Uganda
Low nutrition literacy is a significant burden among AYA, and is strongly associated with suboptimal diet quality. Implementing targeted interventions to improve nutrition literacy can enhance diet quality among AYA in the study area
Exploring the availability and accessibility of menstrual friendly public toilets (MFPTs) in urban spaces
There is a significant gap in the provision of MFPTs in urban centers. Further research is needed to understand the extent of challenges related to accessibility, structural amenities, and availability of MHH-related resources, and how they can best be addressed. Our study's findings underscore the need for the prioritization of MFPTs in public spaces to ensure all individuals have equitable access to manage their menstrual cycles
When the basic seems like a luxury
Distribution of Hepatitis B prevention services in Wakiso District, Central Uganda
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection remains a significant global public health challenge especially in low-and-middle income countries. Although there are significant global and national efforts to control Hepatitis B, equitable distribution and access to prevention services such as testing and vaccination remains a challenge. Efforts to increase access are hindered by inadequate evidence on the availability and distribution of HBV services. This c…
Menstrual health challenges in the workplace and consequences for women’s work and wellbeing
This study describes women’s menstrual health needs at work in Uganda and explores the associations between unmet needs and women’s work and wellbeing. We undertook a cross-sectional survey of women working in marketplaces, public primary schools, and health care facilities in Mukono district, central Uganda. Survey questions were designed to capture women’s experiences of managing menstrual bleeding, pain, social support, and the social environm…
Do sexual expectancies and inhibitions predict high-risk sexual behaviours? Evidence from a cross-sectional survey among young psychoactive substance users in informal settlements in Kampala, Uganda
Psychoactive substance use expectancies associated with high-risk sexual behaviours included the belief that psychoactive substances improve sexual performance and improve confidence in approaching a sexual partner. Psychoactive substance use inhibitions associated with high-risk sexual behaviours included an increased likelihood of engaging in sexual intercourse, difficulties in refusing to engage in sexual intercourse, and forgetting to use con…
‘ I do what a woman should do’
Menstrual health has received increasing recognition as an essential issue for public health and gender equality. A growing body of research has elucidated adolescent girls’ menstrual needs and informed policy and practice responses. However, the experiences of adult women have received little attention, particularly in the workplace where many spend a significant proportion of their lives. To address this gap, we took a grounded theory approach …
Dietary diversity and associated factors among adolescents in eastern Uganda
Adolescents diets were low in diversity and characterised with low micronutrients source foods, but plenty of fats and oils. Interventions to address contributing factors to the burden ought to target the parenting contexts of the adolescents residing in rural eastern Uganda
Response to Cummins and Finaret (2019)
We agree with J. Cummins and A. Finaret when declaring that in our research (Comandini
Nutritional status of Ugandan school‐children
OBJECTIVES: To analyze the nutritional status of Ugandan school-children in a cross-sectional and longitudinal perspective, considering the effect of age imprecision. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Anthropometric measurements of 831 school-children (381 males and 450 females) were analyzed. A subsample of 246 children was measured in July 2014 and 2015. Stunting (based on height-for-age Z-scores), underweight (weight-for-age), and thinness (body mass ind…
Uptake and correlates of cervical cancer screening among HIV-infected women attending HIV care in Uganda
BACKGROUND: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected women are at high risk of cervical cancer. OBJECTIVE: This study assessed uptake and correlates of cervical screening among HIV-infected women in care in Uganda. METHODS: A nationally representative cross-sectional survey of HIV-infected women in care was conducted from August to November 2016. Structured interviews were conducted with 5198 women aged 15-49 years, from 245 HIV clinics. Knowl…
High Levels of Persistent Problem Drinking in Women at High Risk for HIV in Kampala, Uganda
The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiology of problem drinking in a cohort of women at high-risk of HIV in Kampala, Uganda. Overall, 1027 women at high risk of HIV infection were followed from 2008 to 2013. The CAGE and AUDIT questionnaires were used to identify problem drinkers in the cohort. Interviewer-administered questionnaires were used to ascertain socio-demographic and behavioural factors. Blood and genital samples were tested…
Condom use among female sex workers in Uganda
Consistent condom use can prevent HIV infection, yet levels of condom use are low in many settings. This paper examines determinants of inconsistent condom use among 905 women enrolled in a high-risk cohort in Kampala, Uganda, who reported sexual intercourse with paying clients in the last month. Among these, 40% participants reported using condoms inconsistently with paying clients in the past month. The most common reason for inconsistent condo…
Exploring the availability and accessibility of menstrual friendly public toilets (MFPTs) in urban spaces
There is a significant gap in the provision of MFPTs in urban centers. Further research is needed to understand the extent of challenges related to accessibility, structural amenities, and availability of MHH-related resources, and how they can best be addressed. Our study's findings underscore the need for the prioritization of MFPTs in public spaces to ensure all individuals have equitable access to manage their menstrual cycles
Nutritional status of Ugandan school‐children
OBJECTIVES: To analyze the nutritional status of Ugandan school-children in a cross-sectional and longitudinal perspective, considering the effect of age imprecision. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Anthropometric measurements of 831 school-children (381 males and 450 females) were analyzed. A subsample of 246 children was measured in July 2014 and 2015. Stunting (based on height-for-age Z-scores), underweight (weight-for-age), and thinness (body mass ind…
Condom use among female sex workers in Uganda
Consistent condom use can prevent HIV infection, yet levels of condom use are low in many settings. This paper examines determinants of inconsistent condom use among 905 women enrolled in a high-risk cohort in Kampala, Uganda, who reported sexual intercourse with paying clients in the last month. Among these, 40% participants reported using condoms inconsistently with paying clients in the past month. The most common reason for inconsistent condo…
High Levels of Persistent Problem Drinking in Women at High Risk for HIV in Kampala, Uganda
The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiology of problem drinking in a cohort of women at high-risk of HIV in Kampala, Uganda. Overall, 1027 women at high risk of HIV infection were followed from 2008 to 2013. The CAGE and AUDIT questionnaires were used to identify problem drinkers in the cohort. Interviewer-administered questionnaires were used to ascertain socio-demographic and behavioural factors. Blood and genital samples were tested…
Uptake and correlates of cervical cancer screening among HIV-infected women attending HIV care in Uganda
BACKGROUND: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected women are at high risk of cervical cancer. OBJECTIVE: This study assessed uptake and correlates of cervical screening among HIV-infected women in care in Uganda. METHODS: A nationally representative cross-sectional survey of HIV-infected women in care was conducted from August to November 2016. Structured interviews were conducted with 5198 women aged 15-49 years, from 245 HIV clinics. Knowl…
Nutritional status of Ugandan school‐children
OBJECTIVES: To analyze the nutritional status of Ugandan school-children in a cross-sectional and longitudinal perspective, considering the effect of age imprecision. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Anthropometric measurements of 831 school-children (381 males and 450 females) were analyzed. A subsample of 246 children was measured in July 2014 and 2015. Stunting (based on height-for-age Z-scores), underweight (weight-for-age), and thinness (body mass ind…
‘ I do what a woman should do’
Menstrual health has received increasing recognition as an essential issue for public health and gender equality. A growing body of research has elucidated adolescent girls’ menstrual needs and informed policy and practice responses. However, the experiences of adult women have received little attention, particularly in the workplace where many spend a significant proportion of their lives. To address this gap, we took a grounded theory approach …
Dietary diversity and associated factors among adolescents in eastern Uganda
Adolescents diets were low in diversity and characterised with low micronutrients source foods, but plenty of fats and oils. Interventions to address contributing factors to the burden ought to target the parenting contexts of the adolescents residing in rural eastern Uganda
Response to Cummins and Finaret (2019)
We agree with J. Cummins and A. Finaret when declaring that in our research (Comandini
Do sexual expectancies and inhibitions predict high-risk sexual behaviours? Evidence from a cross-sectional survey among young psychoactive substance users in informal settlements in Kampala, Uganda
Psychoactive substance use expectancies associated with high-risk sexual behaviours included the belief that psychoactive substances improve sexual performance and improve confidence in approaching a sexual partner. Psychoactive substance use inhibitions associated with high-risk sexual behaviours included an increased likelihood of engaging in sexual intercourse, difficulties in refusing to engage in sexual intercourse, and forgetting to use con…
Menstrual health challenges in the workplace and consequences for women’s work and wellbeing
This study describes women’s menstrual health needs at work in Uganda and explores the associations between unmet needs and women’s work and wellbeing. We undertook a cross-sectional survey of women working in marketplaces, public primary schools, and health care facilities in Mukono district, central Uganda. Survey questions were designed to capture women’s experiences of managing menstrual bleeding, pain, social support, and the social environm…
Distribution of Hepatitis B prevention services in Wakiso District, Central Uganda
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection remains a significant global public health challenge especially in low-and-middle income countries. Although there are significant global and national efforts to control Hepatitis B, equitable distribution and access to prevention services such as testing and vaccination remains a challenge. Efforts to increase access are hindered by inadequate evidence on the availability and distribution of HBV services. This c…
Association between nutrition literacy and diet quality among adolescents and young adults in the rural district of Mayuge, Eastern Uganda
Low nutrition literacy is a significant burden among AYA, and is strongly associated with suboptimal diet quality. Implementing targeted interventions to improve nutrition literacy can enhance diet quality among AYA in the study area
Exploring the availability and accessibility of menstrual friendly public toilets (MFPTs) in urban spaces
There is a significant gap in the provision of MFPTs in urban centers. Further research is needed to understand the extent of challenges related to accessibility, structural amenities, and availability of MHH-related resources, and how they can best be addressed. Our study's findings underscore the need for the prioritization of MFPTs in public spaces to ensure all individuals have equitable access to manage their menstrual cycles
When the basic seems like a luxury
Prevalence and factors associated with anaemia among adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa and India
Anaemia remains a major global health concern among adolescents. While regional and national studies report varying prevalence, cross-continental evidence is limited. This study examines anaemia prevalence and its determinants among adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa and India. We analyzed cross-sectional data from 9,820 adolescents (10–19 years) in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Uganda . Hemoglobin levels were measur…
Household food insecurity among refugees
Background Over a quarter of Uganda’s population is food-insecure. Agrarian refugee populations are disproportionately affected; however, evidence on how food insecurity varies across refugee settlements by climatic region remains limited.Objective We assessed refugee household food insecurity across three settlements located in different climatic regions of Uganda.Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 600 refugees from Kiryandongo,…
Prevalence and factors associated with adolescent pregnancy in Hoima district, Uganda
Adolescent pregnancy is a global public health problem with serious social and medical implications relating to maternal and child health. In Uganda, particularly Hoima district, limited information about the factors influencing adolescent pregnancy is available. The study estimated the prevalence of adolescent pregnancy and identified factors independently associated with adolescent pregnancy among girls aged 13–19 years in Hoima district. We co…
Medicine (13 works) · Environmental health (8 works) · Public health (8 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (6 works) · Demography (6 works) · Nursing (5 works) · Population (5 works) · Demography (4 works) · Geography (4 works) · Internal Medicine (4 works)