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Article ; Online: Editorial: The impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) on communicable diseases.

Al Awaidy, Salah T / Ghazy, Ramy Mohamed / Mahomed, Ozayr / Wesonga, Ronald

2023 Volume 11, Page(s) 1270709

Language	English
Publishing date	2023-08-24
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Editorial
ZDB-ID	2711781-9
ISSN	2296-2565 ; 2296-2565
ISSN (online)	2296-2565
ISSN	2296-2565
DOI	10.3389/fpubh.2023.1270709
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Article: On multivariate imputation and forecasting of decadal wind speed missing data.

Wesonga, Ronald

SpringerPlus

2015 Volume 4, Page(s) 12

Abstract: This paper demonstrates the application of multiple imputations by chained equations and time series forecasting of wind speed data. The study was motivated by the high prevalence of missing wind speed historic data. Findings based on the fully ... ...

Abstract	This paper demonstrates the application of multiple imputations by chained equations and time series forecasting of wind speed data. The study was motivated by the high prevalence of missing wind speed historic data. Findings based on the fully conditional specification under multiple imputations by chained equations, provided reliable wind speed missing data imputations. Further, the forecasting model shows, the smoothing parameter, alpha (0.014) close to zero, confirming that recent past observations are more suitable for use to forecast wind speeds. The maximum decadal wind speed for Entebbe International Airport was estimated to be 17.6 metres per second at a 0.05 level of significance with a bound on the error of estimation of 10.8 metres per second. The large bound on the error of estimations confirms the dynamic tendencies of wind speed at the airport under study.
Language	English
Publishing date	2015-01-13
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2661116-8
ISSN	2193-1801
ISSN	2193-1801
DOI	10.1186/s40064-014-0774-9
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Article ; Online: Effect of a nurse-led lifestyle choice and coaching intervention on systolic blood pressure among type 2 diabetic patients with a high atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk: study protocol for a cluster-randomized trial.

Lumu, William / Kibirige, Davis / Wesonga, Ronald / Bahendeka, Silver

Trials

2021 Volume 22, Issue 1, Page(s) 133

Abstract: Background: More than 50% of patients with type 2 diabetes have hypertension in Uganda. Diabetic patients with elevated systolic blood pressure experience higher all-cause mortality and cardiovascular events compared with normotensive diabetic ... ...

Abstract	Background: More than 50% of patients with type 2 diabetes have hypertension in Uganda. Diabetic patients with elevated systolic blood pressure experience higher all-cause mortality and cardiovascular events compared with normotensive diabetic individuals, hence escalating resource utilization and cost of care. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of a nurse-led lifestyle choice and coaching intervention on systolic blood pressure among type 2 diabetic patients with a high atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk. Methods: This is a cluster-randomized study comprising two arms (intervention and non-intervention-control arm) with four clusters per arm with 388 diabetic patients with a high predicted 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk. The study will be implemented in 8 health facilities in Uganda. The intervention arm will employ a nurse-led lifestyle choice and coaching intervention. Within the intervention, nurses will be trained to provide structured health education, protocol-based hypertension management, and general atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk factor management, 24-h phone calls, and 2-monthly text messaging. The control group will be constituted by the usual care. The primary outcome measure is the mean difference in systolic blood pressure between the intervention and usual care groups after 6 months. The study is designed to have an 80% statistical power to detect an 8.5-mmHg mean reduction in systolic blood pressure from baseline to 6 months. The unit of analysis for the primary outcome is the individual participants. To monitor the effect of within-cluster correlation, generalized estimating equations will be used to assess the changes over time in systolic blood pressure as a continuous variable. Discussion: The data generated from this trial will inform change in the policy of shifting task of screening of hypertension and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease from doctors to nurses. Trial registration: Pan African Trials Registry PACTR 202001916873358 . Registered on 6 October 2019.
MeSH term(s)	Blood Pressure ; Cardiovascular Diseases ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/diagnosis ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/therapy ; Heart Disease Risk Factors ; Humans ; Hypertension/diagnosis ; Hypertension/therapy ; Life Style ; Mentoring ; Nurse's Role ; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic ; Risk Factors ; Risk Reduction Behavior ; Uganda
Language	English
Publishing date	2021-02-11
Publishing country	England
Document type	Clinical Trial Protocol ; Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2040523-6
ISSN	1745-6215 ; 1468-6694 ; 1468-6708
ISSN (online)	1745-6215 ; 1468-6694
ISSN	1468-6708
DOI	10.1186/s13063-021-05085-z
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Article ; Online: Atherogenic index of plasma and its cardiovascular risk factor correlates among patients with type 2 diabetes in Uganda.

Lumu, William / Bahendeka, Silver / Wesonga, Ronald / Kibirige, Davis / Kasoma, Ronald Mutebi / Ssendikwanawa, Emmanuel

African health sciences

2023 Volume 23, Issue 1, Page(s) 515–527

Abstract: Background: Atherogenic Index of Plasma (AIP) is a reliable predictor of coronary artery disease. There is paucity of data on AIP and its correlates among patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) in Uganda.: Objective: To assess the profile of AIP and its ...

Abstract	Background: Atherogenic Index of Plasma (AIP) is a reliable predictor of coronary artery disease. There is paucity of data on AIP and its correlates among patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) in Uganda. Objective: To assess the profile of AIP and its cardiovascular risk factor correlates among patients with T2D in Uganda. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in 8 health facilities with established T2D clinics in Central-Uganda. The study enrolled 500 patients aged 40 to 79 years. Data was collected on socio-demographic characteristics, lipid profile and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c). The AIP was derived using log (triglycerides/high-density cholesterol) and further categorised as low cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk if the AIP was <0.1, intermediate risk (0.1-0.24) and high risk (≥0.24). Cardiovascular risk factors were defined according to international guidelines.Stata version 14 was used to analyse data, Pearson correlation analyses were conducted. Statistical significance was set at p<0.05. Results: There were 389(77.4%) females with a mean age of 55.07±8. 979 years. Low-risk was found in 43.6%, intermediate risk in 20.2% and high risk in 36.2% of the participants. AIP significantly correlated with waist circumference (r=0.1095, p<0.0147), waist-hip ratio (r=0.1926, p<0.001), Casteri Risk Index I (r=0.506, r=<0.001), Casteri Risk Index II (r=0.246, p<0.001) and atherogenic coefficient (r=0.186, p<0.001). Insignificant correlation was observed between AIP and fasting blood sugar (r=0.017, p=0.7042), HBA1C (r=0.0108, p=0.8099) and diabetes duration (r=0.0445, p=0.32). Conclusions: AIP is significantly elevated and correlated with cardiovascular risk factors in patients with T2D. In clinical management, this may be a useful tool in risk stratifying patients with T2D.
MeSH term(s)	Female ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Male ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/complications ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/epidemiology ; Cardiovascular Diseases/epidemiology ; Cardiovascular Diseases/etiology ; Risk Factors ; Glycated Hemoglobin ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Uganda/epidemiology ; Atherosclerosis/epidemiology ; Triglycerides ; Heart Disease Risk Factors
Chemical Substances	Glycated Hemoglobin ; Triglycerides
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-07-21
Publishing country	Uganda
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2240308-5
ISSN	1729-0503 ; 1680-6905
ISSN (online)	1729-0503
ISSN	1680-6905
DOI	10.4314/ahs.v23i1.54
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Article: Airport utility stochastic optimization models for air traffic flow management

Wesonga, Ronald

European journal of operational research : EJOR Vol. 242, No. 3 , p. 999-1007

2015 Volume 242, Issue 3, Page(s) 999–1007

Author's details	Ronald Wesonga
Keywords	Probability ; Airport utility ; Logistic model ; Frontier model ; Inefficiency
Language	English
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Publishing place	Amsterdam ; Boston, Mass ; London ; New York, NY ; Oxford ; Paris ; Philadelphia ; San Diego ; St. Louis
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ISSN	0377-2217
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Article ; Online: Polytechnic engineering mathematics: assessing its relevance to the productivity of industries in Uganda.

Jehopio, Peter J / Wesonga, Ronald

International journal of STEM education

2017 Volume 4, Issue 1, Page(s) 16

Abstract: Background: The main objective of the study was to examine the relevance of engineering mathematics to the emerging industries. The level of abstraction, the standard of rigor, and the depth of theoretical treatment are necessary skills expected of a ... ...

Abstract	Background: The main objective of the study was to examine the relevance of engineering mathematics to the emerging industries. The level of abstraction, the standard of rigor, and the depth of theoretical treatment are necessary skills expected of a graduate engineering technician to be derived from mathematical knowledge. The question of whether these skills are imparted to benefit emerging economies still remains a big area of investigation. This study investigated the relevancy of engineering mathematics to the benefit of local industry in a developing economy, Uganda. Results: There was a significant difference between the mathematics being taught to the engineering technical students and the mathematics relevant to the engineering technical work in the industries ( Conclusions: The mathematics syllabi for polytechnic institutes should be developed to directly support innovations and efficiency in the local industries. Therefore, a close collaboration between the polytechnic colleges and the local industries should be facilitated to achieve a sustainable industrial.
Language	English
Publishing date	2017-09-15
Publishing country	Germany
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2785456-5
ISSN	2196-7822 ; 2196-7822
ISSN (online)	2196-7822
ISSN	2196-7822
DOI	10.1186/s40594-017-0078-z
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Article: Type 1 diabetes patient experiences and management practices during the COVID-19 pandemic in rural Uganda.

Sseguya, Wenceslaus / James, Steven / Bwambale, Manfred / L Klatman, Emma / D Ogle, Graham / Munyagwa, Mary / Maniam, Jayanthi / Wesonga, Ronald / Bahendeka, Silver

Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders

2023 , Page(s) 1–9

Abstract: Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted various aspects of the lives of persons with chronic diseases, including type 1 diabetes (T1D). However, the diabetes care experiences and practices adopted by persons living with T1D after the declaration ... ...

Abstract	Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted various aspects of the lives of persons with chronic diseases, including type 1 diabetes (T1D). However, the diabetes care experiences and practices adopted by persons living with T1D after the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda have not been well documented. Objectives: We investigated diabetes management practices and experiences of persons with T1D during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in a rural district of southwestern Uganda. Methods: Using interactive sequential explanatory mixed methods, we conducted a cross-sectional study of persons with T1D aged 18-25 years, their caregivers and health workers. Quantitative data was exclusively collected from patients with T1D using Kobo Toolbox™ and analysed with SPSS™ version 26; qualitative interviews were used to elicit responses from purposively selected patients with T1D, plus caregivers and health workers that were analysed using a thematic framework approach. Results: The study enrolled 51 (24 males) patients with T1D; diabetes duration (mean ± SD) 6.6 ± 5 years. Access to insulin syringes significantly worsened in 19.6% of participants ( Conclusions: Experiences and practices were consistent with decisions to prioritise survival, even with known risks around metabolic control. Supplementary information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40200-023-01222-4.
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-05-22
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2680289-2
ISSN	2251-6581
ISSN	2251-6581
DOI	10.1007/s40200-023-01222-4
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Article: Framework for determining airport daily departure and arrival delay thresholds: statistical modelling approach.

Wesonga, Ronald / Nabugoomu, Fabian

SpringerPlus

2016 Volume 5, Issue 1, Page(s) 1026

Abstract: The study derives a framework for assessing airport efficiency through evaluating optimal arrival and departure delay thresholds. Assumptions of airport efficiency measurements, though based upon minimum numeric values such as 15 min of turnaround time, ... ...

Abstract	The study derives a framework for assessing airport efficiency through evaluating optimal arrival and departure delay thresholds. Assumptions of airport efficiency measurements, though based upon minimum numeric values such as 15 min of turnaround time, cannot be extrapolated to determine proportions of delay-days of an airport. This study explored the concept of delay threshold to determine the proportion of delay-days as an expansion of the theory of delay and our previous work. Data-driven approach using statistical modelling was employed to a limited set of determinants of daily delay at an airport. For the purpose of testing the efficacy of the threshold levels, operational data for Entebbe International Airport were used as a case study. Findings show differences in the proportions of delay at departure (μ = 0.499; 95 % CI = 0.023) and arrival (μ = 0.363; 95 % CI = 0.022). Multivariate logistic model confirmed an optimal daily departure and arrival delay threshold of 60 % for the airport given the four probable thresholds {50, 60, 70, 80}. The decision for the threshold value was based on the number of significant determinants, the goodness of fit statistics based on the Wald test and the area under the receiver operating curves. These findings propose a modelling framework to generate relevant information for the Air Traffic Management relevant in planning and measurement of airport operational efficiency.
Language	English
Publishing date	2016-07-08
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2661116-8
ISSN	2193-1801
ISSN	2193-1801
DOI	10.1186/s40064-016-2623-5
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Article ; Online: Nursing Students' Perceived Disaster Preparedness and Response: Pilot study in Oman.

Kamanyire, Joy K / Wesonga, Ronald / Achora, Susan / Labrague, Leodoro L / Malik, Anju / Alshaqsi, Sultan / Alhabsi, Jamila A S

Sultan Qaboos University medical journal

2021 Volume 21, Issue 4, Page(s) 621–625

Abstract: Objectives: This study aimed to assess the perceived level of disaster preparedness and response among nursing students in Oman, as the country is disaster prone and experiences disasters every three to five years.: Methods: A descriptive cross- ... ...

Abstract	Objectives: This study aimed to assess the perceived level of disaster preparedness and response among nursing students in Oman, as the country is disaster prone and experiences disasters every three to five years. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional pilot study was conducted from May to June 2019 using a stratified cluster sampling method among nursing students recruited from two government nursing colleges in Muscat, Oman. The Disaster Preparedness Evaluation Tool and Disaster Response Self-Efficacy Scale were used to assess the knowledge, skill, disaster management and self-efficacy in handling disasters. Results: A total of 51 students participated in this study. Most students (78.4%) had experienced a disaster while at home. Overall, the students had moderate levels of knowledge (3.17 ± 1.49), skill (3.12 ± 1.52), post-disaster management (3.22 ± 1.44) and self efficacy in responding to disaster (2.93 ± 1.16). Conclusion: Nursing students in Oman have experienced disasters and are willing to respond when called upon though they possess moderate knowledge and confidence in handling disasters.
MeSH term(s)	Cross-Sectional Studies ; Disasters ; Humans ; Oman ; Pilot Projects ; Students, Nursing
Language	English
Publishing date	2021-11-25
Publishing country	Oman
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2650196-X
ISSN	2075-0528 ; 2075-0528
ISSN (online)	2075-0528
ISSN	2075-0528
DOI	10.18295/squmj.5.2021.074
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Article: Clinical malaria diagnosis: rule-based classification statistical prototype.

Bbosa, Francis / Wesonga, Ronald / Jehopio, Peter

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2016 Volume 5, Issue 1, Page(s) 939

Abstract: In this study, we identified predictors of malaria, developed data mining, statistically enhanced rule-based classification to diagnose malaria and developed an automated system to incorporate the rules and statistical models. The aim of the study was to ...

Abstract	In this study, we identified predictors of malaria, developed data mining, statistically enhanced rule-based classification to diagnose malaria and developed an automated system to incorporate the rules and statistical models. The aim of the study was to develop a statistical prototype to perform clinical diagnosis of malaria given its adverse effects on the overall healthcare, yet its treatment remains very expensive for the majority of the patients to afford. Model validation was performed using records from two hospitals (training and predictive datasets) to evaluate system sensitivity, specificity and accuracy. The overall sensitivity of the rule-based classification obtained from the predictive dataset was 70 % [68-74; 95 % CI] with a specificity of 58 % [54-66; 95 % CI]. The values for both sensitivity and specificity varied by age, generally showing better performance for the data mining classification rules for the adult patients. In summary, the proposed system of data mining classification rules provides better performance for persons aged at least 18 years. However, with further modelling, this system of classification rules can provide better sensitivity, specificity and accuracy levels. In conclusion, using the system provides a preliminary test before confirmatory diagnosis is conducted in laboratories.
Language	English
Publishing date	2016-06-30
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2661116-8
ISSN	2193-1801
ISSN	2193-1801
DOI	10.1186/s40064-016-2628-0
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