Ritah Nantale
Biographic Data
| ID | 7009387 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ritah Nantale |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ritah |
| FAMILY NAME | Nantale |
| SIGNATURE | NANTALE R |
| AFFILIATIONS | Busitema University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8433-7054 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Factors associated with uptake of isoniazid preventive therapy among children living with HIV in Mwanza region, Tanzania
The uptake of IPT uptake among CLHIV in Mwanza, Tanzania exceeds the global WHO-target of ≥ 90%. Monthly ART clinic visits could be essential in promoting IPT uptake among CLHIV
High Burden of Neurodevelopmental Delay among Children Born to Women with Obstructed Labour in Eastern Uganda
Over 250 million infants in low and middle-income countries do not fulfill their neurodevelopment potential. In this study, we assessed the incidence and risk factors for neurodevelopmental delay (NDD) among children born following obstructed labor in Eastern Uganda. Between October 2021 and April 2022, we conducted a cohort study of 155 children (aged 25 to 44 months), born at term and assessed their neurodevelopment using the Malawi Development…
It’s just like a blood transfusion”
In summary, participants had positive perceptions about donated breast milk but were concerned about the potential side effects. Health workers should take extra precautions to ensure that donated breast milk is safe. The development of appropriate information and communication programs to sensitize the public about the benefits of donated breast milk will improve the uptake. Further research should focus on understanding the social-cultural beli…
Uptake of prostate cancer screening and associated factors among men aged 50 years and above in Lira city, Uganda
There was low uptake of prostate cancer screening among men in Lira City, but majority of men were willing to screen. We encourage policymakers in Uganda to ensure prostate cancer screening services are readily available and accessible by men so as to improve on early identification and treatment of the disease
Side-Effects following Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine in Tororo District, Eastern Uganda
Effective, safe and proven vaccines would be the most effective strategy against the COVID-19 pandemic but have faced rollout challenges partly due to fear of potential side-effects. We assessed the prevalence, profiles, and predictors of Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine side-effects in Tororo district of Eastern Uganda. We conducted telephone interviews with 2204 participants between October 2021 and January 2022. Multivariable logistic regression was…
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Side-Effects following Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine in Tororo District, Eastern Uganda
Effective, safe and proven vaccines would be the most effective strategy against the COVID-19 pandemic but have faced rollout challenges partly due to fear of potential side-effects. We assessed the prevalence, profiles, and predictors of Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine side-effects in Tororo district of Eastern Uganda. We conducted telephone interviews with 2204 participants between October 2021 and January 2022. Multivariable logistic regression was…
High Burden of Neurodevelopmental Delay among Children Born to Women with Obstructed Labour in Eastern Uganda
Over 250 million infants in low and middle-income countries do not fulfill their neurodevelopment potential. In this study, we assessed the incidence and risk factors for neurodevelopmental delay (NDD) among children born following obstructed labor in Eastern Uganda. Between October 2021 and April 2022, we conducted a cohort study of 155 children (aged 25 to 44 months), born at term and assessed their neurodevelopment using the Malawi Development…
It’s just like a blood transfusion”
In summary, participants had positive perceptions about donated breast milk but were concerned about the potential side effects. Health workers should take extra precautions to ensure that donated breast milk is safe. The development of appropriate information and communication programs to sensitize the public about the benefits of donated breast milk will improve the uptake. Further research should focus on understanding the social-cultural beli…
Uptake of prostate cancer screening and associated factors among men aged 50 years and above in Lira city, Uganda
There was low uptake of prostate cancer screening among men in Lira City, but majority of men were willing to screen. We encourage policymakers in Uganda to ensure prostate cancer screening services are readily available and accessible by men so as to improve on early identification and treatment of the disease
Factors associated with uptake of isoniazid preventive therapy among children living with HIV in Mwanza region, Tanzania
The uptake of IPT uptake among CLHIV in Mwanza, Tanzania exceeds the global WHO-target of ≥ 90%. Monthly ART clinic visits could be essential in promoting IPT uptake among CLHIV
Medicine (5 works) · Biostatistics (3 works) · Cross-sectional study (3 works) · Demography (3 works) · Demography (3 works) · Internal Medicine (3 works) · Public health (3 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Epidemiology (2 works)