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Commentary
Flirting with Genocide in Burundi: Paying Attention Could Save Lives
Burundi has been afflicted by political violence since April. President Pierre Nkurunziza, who helped bring peace to the country in the last decade, is risking everything for the sake of staying in power. He is dragging the country backwards after 10 years of progress.
Nov 18, 2015
Project
The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative's Capacity Building Activities in East Africa
The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) helps to bridge the gap between scientific and technological potential and the needs of low income populations in low and middle income countries.
Jul 30, 2015
Report
The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative's capacity building activities in East Africa: Evaluating progress and impacts in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda
This study was commissioned by the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) to understand how the organisation contributes to research capacity building activities in Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda.
Jul 30, 2015
Commentary
Family Planning Must Be Part of the Humanitarian Response in Africa's Conflict Zones
Worldwide, nearly 800 women die every day due to mostly preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. More than half of these deaths occur in fragile states torn by armed conflict and generalized violence.
Jul 1, 2015
Dissertation
Three Studies in Conflict
Uses a variety of social science research methods to explore the use of conflict prevention, cessation, and recovery interventions.
Apr 28, 2015
Journal Article
A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Community Health Workers in Mozambique
This study assessed the costs of a Community health worker (CHW) program in Mozambique over the period 2010-2012.
Apr 24, 2015
Commentary
Djibouti: Outpost of Stability in an Unstable Region
The collaborative role being played by the United States and Djibouti represents the kind of partnerships that are now required in the battle against terrorism, because little-known places like Djibouti are one arena where the battle could be won or lost.
Apr 10, 2015
Journal Article
Impact of Antidepressant Therapy on Cognitive Aspects of Work, Condom Use, and Psychosocial Well-Being Among HIV Clients in Uganda
The authors assessed the impact of antidepressant therapy on measures of work, condom use, and psychosocial well-being among depressed HIV clients in Uganda.
Feb 2, 2015
Journal Article
Effectiveness of Antidepressants and Predictors of Treatment Response for Depressed HIV Patients in Uganda
This study examined the effectiveness of antidepressant treatment and predictors of treatment response among depressed HIV patients in Uganda.
Jan 9, 2015
Journal Article
Engagement in HIV Prevention Advocacy Associated with Increased Consistent Condom Use Among HIV Clients in Uganda
We examined whether engagement in prevention advocacy among HIV clients is associated with their own condom use and HIV care adherence.
Dec 23, 2014
Journal Article
Giving ''sadness'' a Name: The Need for Integrating Depression Treatment Into HIV Care in Uganda
Depression is common among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), and can have significant consequences for HIV disease progression, treatment response and prevention.
Nov 20, 2014
Journal Article
INtegration of DEPression Treatment Into HIV Care in Uganda (INDEPTH-Uganda): Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
The aims of this trial are to evaluate the implementation outcomes and cost-effectiveness of a task-shifting, protocolized model of antidepressant care for HIV clinics in Uganda.
Jun 1, 2014
Commentary
Climate Change, Uncertainty Cast Clouds on Malawi's Food Policies
Malawi has the highest per capita maize consumption in Africa, but it may need to consider alternatives, taking into greater consideration weather, climate change and water needs.
May 20, 2014
Journal Article
Does Stewardship Make a Difference in the Quality of Care? Evidence from Clinics and Pharmacies in Kenya and Ghana
Government stewardship appears to have some cumulative association with quality for clinics, suggesting that comprehensive engagement with providers may influence quality. However, our research indicates that continued medical education (CME) by itself is not associated with improved care.
Jan 1, 2014
Journal Article
Changes in Condom Use During the First Year of HIV Treatment in Uganda and the Relationship to Depression
We examined the effect of antiretroviral therapy (ART), and the predictive role of depression, on condom use with primary partners.
Jan 1, 2014
Journal Article
The Role of Depression in Work-Related Outcomes of HIV Treatment in Uganda
The primary goal of this analysis was to examine the influence of depression above and beyond the effects of HIV treatment on work activity and function.
Jan 1, 2014
Journal Article
Prospective Cohort Study of the Impact of Antiretroviral Therapy on Employment Outcomes Among HIV Clients in Uganda
This study evaluates the impact of antiretroviral treatment (ART) on employment-related outcomes using prospective, longitudinal analysis.
Dec 1, 2013
Dissertation
Child Labor and Education in Developing Countries
Factors related to the decision between educational investment and child labor include living in poverty, the opportunity cost of education (the child's wage), and the return to education.
Oct 17, 2013
Commentary
Somali Piracy All About Economics
The average Somali lives on less than $2 a day. Even fishermen, who are comparatively well off by national standards, face difficulties making a living due to the chronic depletion of sea stocks from years of poaching and illegal dumping of toxic waste. Under such circumstances, the allure of piracy is clear.
Oct 11, 2013
Blog
Do U.S. Raids in Libya, Somalia Signal a Shift in Terror Strategy?
The raids that the United States conducted over the weekend in Libya and Somalia could signal a new focus in Washington on capturing terrorist suspects and gathering intelligence rather than relying on drone strikes. RAND experts Linda Robinson, Angel Rabasa, and Seth Jones comment.
Oct 10, 2013

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