Florence Mirembe

Dados Biográficos

ID6331086
NOMEFlorence Mirembe
PRENOMESFlorence
SOBRENOMEMirembe
ASSINATURAMIREMBE F
AFILIAÇÕESMakerere University
VERIFICADONão
TOTAL DE OBRAS7
TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES4
TOTAL COMO AUTOR7
TOTAL COMO EDITOR0
PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO2005
ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO2014
ÍNDICE H1

  • No difference in sexual behavior of adolescent girls following Human Papilloma Virus vaccination

    Open AccessJudith Caroline Aujo, Sabrina Bakeera-Kitaka et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2014

    There was no significant difference in sexual behavior between vaccinated and non vaccinated girls

  • The health system cost of post-abortion care in Uganda

    Open AccessMichael Vlassoff, Frederick Mugisha et al.ARTICLEHealth Policy and Planning2014Citada por: 4Referências: 7

    This article presents estimates based on the research conducted in 2010 of the cost to the Ugandan health system of providing post-abortion care (PAC), filling a gap in knowledge of the cost of unsafe abortion. Thirty-nine public and private health facilities were sampled representing three levels of health care, and data were collected on drugs, supplies, material, personnel time and out-of-pocket expenses. In addition, direct non-medical costs …

  • My partner wants a child

    Open AccessJolly Beyeza‐Kashesya, Jolly Beyeza-Kashesya et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2010

    The gender of the positive partner affects the factors associated with a desire for children. Interventions targeting sero-discordant couples should explore contraceptive choices, the cultural importance of children, and partner communication

  • Persistent high fertility in Uganda

    Open AccessGorrette Nalwadda, Florence Mirembe et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2010

    Our findings suggest changing perceptions and behavior shift towards contraceptive use and a small family size although obstacles still exist. Personalized strategies to young women and men are needed to motivate and assist young people plan their future families, adopt and sustain use of contraceptives. Reducing obstacles and reinforcing enabling factors through education, culturally sensitive behavior change strategies have the potential to enh…

  • Notes on the Frequency of Routinely Collected and Self-Reported Behavioral Data in HIV Prevention Trials

    Open AccessDouglas Taylor, Douglas J Taylor et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2010

  • Vulnerability and risk factors for sexually transmitted infections and HIV among adolescents in Kampala, Uganda

    E-B Råssjö, Florence Mirembe et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2006

    Three hundred and six sexually experienced adolescents participated in a study on sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevalence and associated risk factors. The prevalence of Neisseria gonorrhoea (NG), Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) and syphilis was 4.5%, 9%, 8% and 4% for females and 4.7%, 5.7%, 0% and 2.8% for males. HIV-seropositivity was found in 15.2% of females and 5.8% of males. Structured face-to-face interviews …

  • The Social Construction and Context of Domestic Violence in Wakiso District, Uganda

    Dan K Kaye, Florence Mirembe et al.ARTICLECulture Health & Sexuality2005

    This study explored community perceptions of factors associated with domestic violence, with an emphasis on events occurring during pregnancy. Ten focus group discussions, 14 key-informant interviews and four case vignettes were conducted in Wakiso district, Uganda between August and December 2003. Data were analysed using thematic content analysis. Perceived motives and meanings, triggering as well as associated factors, perceived coping mechani…