Agnes Kengonzi

Biographic Data

ID7885904
NAMEAgnes Kengonzi
GIVEN NAMESAgnes
FAMILY NAMEKengonzi
SIGNATUREKENGONZI A
AFFILIATIONSMountains of the Moon University
ORCID0000-0003-2292-4282
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS2
TOTAL CITATIONS0
WORKS AS AUTHOR2
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2021
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2024
H-INDEX0

  • Preventing HIV Infection in Pregnant Women in Western Uganda Through a Comprehensive Antenatal Care-Based Intervention

    Open AccessLisa S Jahn, Agnes Kengonzi et al.ARTICLEArchives of Sexual Behavior2024

    We implemented and assessed a comprehensive, antenatal care (ANC)-embedded strategy to prevent HIV seroconversions during pregnancy in Uganda. HIV-negative first-time ANC clients were administered an HIV risk assessment tool and received individual risk counseling. Those attending ANC without partners obtained formal partner invitation letters. After three months, repeat HIV testing was carried out; non-attending women were reminded via phone. We…

  • Repercussions of the Covid-19 Response in Pregnant Women in Western Uganda

    Open AccessStefanie Theuring, Agnes Kengonzi et al.ARTICLEInternational Journal of…2021

    Limited research exists on pregnant women's knowledge, attitudes, and behavior concerning COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa. We performed a cross-sectional study among 648 pregnant women in Fort Portal, Uganda, after the first lockdown starting in June 2020. Structured interviews were conducted at three different facilities during routine antenatal care, assessing sociodemographic background, knowledge of COVID-19, prevention behavior adherence, and…