Population Council Research that makes a difference

Projects

Audio Computer-assisted Self-interviewing (ACASI) and Microbicides (more)
Council researchers are using ACASI to conduct behavioral and social science research about microbicides.
(1/2006 - ongoing)
Microbicides

Evaluating Voucher-and-Accreditation Interventions to Improve Reproductive Health Service Delivery Business Models (more)
The Population Council is studying health voucher programs in East Africa and South Asia and sharing findings with national and global partners.
(11/2008 - 10/2013)
Family planning services; Health care financing; Private/commercial-sector services; Strengthening health systems

Addressing the Balance of Burden in AIDS (ABBA) (more)
The ABBA Research Programme Consortium is a multi-country research project in sub-Saharan Africa that explores the social context around prevention, treatment, care, and mitigation of the effects of HIV and AIDS in vulnerable populations.
(6/2006 - 3/2012)
HIV care, support, and treatment; Vulnerable populations

Addressing the HIV/AIDS Vulnerabilities and Stigma of Africa’s Youth (more)
Council research will provide a comprehensive, evidence-based picture of the HIV-related issues facing young people in Africa and the prevailing legal, policy, and programmatic responses.
(8/2011 - 5/2012)
Adolescence/transitions to adulthood; HIV prevention; Stigma and discrimination

Safe and Smart Savings Products for Vulnerable Adolescent Girls in Kenya and Uganda (more)
Working with financial institutions and girls' programs in Kenya and Uganda, Council researchers are developing appropriate ways for adolescent girls to gain financial literacy and save money.
(6/2008 - 5/2012)
Adolescence/transitions to adulthood; Financial literacy/livelihoods

HIV/AIDS Evaluation, Assessment, and Formative Research (more)
The Council and partners are conducting several research, evaluation, and technical assistance activities on USAID-funded HIV/AIDS programs in Uganda.
(10/2008 - 1/2010)
HIV care, support, and treatment; Orphans and vulnerable children; People living with HIV

Sexuality: Who Is Listening? (more)
Council researchers are developing communication strategies about sexuality in East Africa.
(1/2007 - 12/2010)
Sexuality and sexual behavior

Special Initiative on Sexual and Gender-based Violence (more)
The Population Council led a pre-intervention assessment to evaluate health provider readiness to provide clinical sexual violence services, and discovered that providers are ill-equipped to provide care despite their willingness and knowledge of the issues.
(10/2009 - 11/2010)
Sexual and gender-based violence

Assessing and Improving the Measurement of Sexual Behaviors (more)
Council researchers are conducting a series of studies assessing the reporting of sexual behavior in survey research and the use of audio computer-assisted self-interviews (audio-CASI) as a technique for providing more reliable and valid information.
(1/2000 - 1/2009)
Sexuality and sexual behavior

Special Needs of In-school HIV-positive Young People in Uganda (more)
Council researchers are aiming to better understand the needs of HIV-positive pupils in Uganda and identify possible responses by the education sector.
(6/2008 - 5/2009)
Adolescence/transitions to adulthood; HIV and children; HIV care, support, and treatment; HIV prevention; RTIs/STIs

Africa Regional Sexual and Gender-based Violence Network (more)
The Population Council is providing technical assistance to a PEPFAR initiative to strengthen the delivery of comprehensive services, including postexposure prophylaxis, to victims of sexual violence.
(8/2006 - 12/2008)
Integrating health services; Sexual and gender-based violence

Understanding and Addressing the Sexual and Reproductive Health of Adolescents Living with HIV (more)
The Council’s FRONTIERS program assessed the fertility desires of adolescents living with HIV and developed an intervention to meet those needs.
(3/2007 - 1/2008)
Behavior change; HIV care, support, and treatment; Integrating health services; People living with HIV

Resources

Safe and smart savings products for vulnerable adolescent girls in Kenya and Uganda: Evaluation report (PDF) 
Austrian,Karen; Muthengi,Eunice
Publication date: 2013


Alcohol consumption as a barrier to prior HIV testing in a population-based study in rural Uganda (abstract) (HTML) 
Fatch,Robin; Bellows,Benjamin; Bagenda,Fred; Mulogo,Edgar M.; Weiser,Sheri; Hahn,Judith A.
AIDS and Behavior Published online ahead of print, 10 August
Publication date: 2012


Defining effective voucher management information systems: A blueprint for information systems to support scalable reproductive health voucher programs, based on system evaluations with programs in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania (PDF) 
Ibrahim,Mahad; Bellows,Benjamin; Sandhu,Jaspal S.
Research report
Publication date: 2012


Evaluation of the population-level impact of the maternal health voucher program in Uganda 
Reproductive Health Vouchers Evaluation Team
Working paper
Publication date: 2012


Examining dimensions of vulnerability among children in Uganda (abstract) (HTML) 
Kalibala,Sam; Schenk,Katie D.; Weiss,Deborah C.; Elson,Lynne
Psychology, Health & Medicine 17(3): 295-310
Publication date: 2012


Getting real with youth-friendly services in Africa: Report of a satellite session at the XIX International AIDS Conference (PDF) 
Population Council Nigeria
Publication date: 2012


Meaningful involvement of people living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda through linkages between network groups and health facilities: An evaluation study (abstract) (HTML) 
Kim,Young-Mi; Kalibala,Sam; Neema,Stella; Lukwago,John; Weiss,Deborah C.
Psychology, Health & Medicine 17(2): 213-222
Publication date: 2012


Rape sentencing study: A review of statutory sentencing provisions for rape, defilement, and sexual assault in East, Central, and Southern Africa (PDF) 
Thompson,Jill; Simmonds,Felly Nkweto
Publication date: 2012


Safe and smart savings for vulnerable girls in Kenya and Uganda: The evolving model, lessons learned, and recommendations (PDF) 
Austrian,Karen; Muthengi,Eunice; Wambugu,Angela; Ghati,Dennitah; Kariuki,Elizabeth
Program brief
Publication date: 2012


Self reported risk reduction behavior associated with HIV testing and counseling: A comparative analysis of facility- and home-based models in rural Uganda (abstract) (PDF) 
Mulogo,Edgar M.; Abdulaziz,Aden S.; Guerra,Ranieri; Bellows,Benjamin; Baine,Sebastian O.
AIDS Care Published online ahead of print, 19 October
Publication date: 2012


The cost of reaching the most disadvantaged girls: Programmatic evidence from Egypt, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Kenya, South Africa, and Uganda (PDF) 
Sewall-Menon,Jessica; Bruce,Judith; Austrian,Karen; Brown,Raven; Catino,Jennifer; Colom,Alejandra; Del Valle,Angel; Demele,Habtamu; Erulkar,Annabel S.; Hallman,Kelly; Roca,Eva; Zibani,Nadia
Technical report
Publication date: 2012


The reproductive health vouchers program in Uganda: Summary of findings from program evaluation 
Reproductive Health Vouchers Evaluation Team
Working paper
Publication date: 2012


Barriers to sexual and reproductive health programming for adolescents living with HIV in Uganda (abstract) (HTML) 
Obare,Francis; Birungi,Harriet; Kavuma,Linda
Population Research and Policy Review 30(1): 151-163
Publication date: 2011


Comprehensive responses to sexual violence in East and Southern Africa: Lessons learned from implementation (PDF) 
Keesbury,Jill; Askew,Ian; Wanjiru,Monica; Chiyaba,Grace; Wilson,Kate; Simmonds,Felly Nkweto
Policy Brief
Publication date: 2011


HIV infection and schooling experiences of adolescents in Uganda (PDF) 
Birungi,Harriet; Obare,Francis; Katahoire,Anne; Kibenge,Aggrey David; Letamo,Gobopamang
from Social and Psychological Aspects of HIV/AIDS and their Ramifications, pp. 73-88
Publication date: 2011


Shaping evidence-based policies and programs for vulnerable children in Uganda (PDF) 
Population Briefs 17(2)
Publication date: 2011


The prevention and management of HIV and sexual and gender-based violence: Responding to the needs of survivors and those-at-risk (PDF) 
Raifman,Sarah; Askew,Ian; Amin,Sajeda; Keesbury,Jill; Mullick,Saiqa; Diers,Judith A.; Budiharsana,Meiwita P.; Undie,Chi-Chi; Zama,Mary; Menziwa,Mantshi; Hutchinson,Sherry; Rutenberg,Naomi
Publication date: 2011


Young Women: Your Future, Your Money--Workbook for Girls ages 10-14 in Uganda (PDF) 
Population Council; Microfinance Opportunities
Publication date: 2011


Young Women: Your Future, Your Money--Workbook for Girls ages 15-19 in Uganda (PDF) 
Population Council; Microfinance Opportunities
Publication date: 2011


A step-by-step guide to strengthening sexual violence services in public health facilities: Lessons and tools from sexual violence services in Africa (PDF) 
Keesbury,Jill; Thompson,Jill
Publication date: 2010


Executive summary: A step-by-step guide to strengthening sexual violence services in public health facilities (PDF) 
Keesbury,Jill; Thompson,Jill
Publication date: 2010


Looking back, moving forward: Improving the lives of orphans and other children affected by AIDS, Horizons studies 1998 to 2007 (PDF) 
Schenk,Katie D.; Michaelis,Annie P.; Nelson,Tobey C.; Brown,Lisanne; Weiss,Ellen
Horizons Synthesis Background Papers
Publication date: 2010


Monitoring and Evaluation of the Emergency Plan Progress (MEEPP): End-of-project evaluation (PDF) 
Kalibala,Sam
Publication date: 2010


PEPFAR special initiative on sexual and gender-based violence: Baseline report (PDF) 
Elson,Lynne; Keesbury,Jill
Publication date: 2010


Protecting hope: Situation analysis of vulnerable children in Uganda 2009 (PDF) 
Kalibala,Sam; Elson,Lynne
Publication date: 2010


RH vouchers newsletter, August 2010 (PDF) 
Population Council
Publication date: 2010


RH vouchers newsletter, December 2010 (PDF) 
Population Council
Publication date: 2010


RH vouchers newsletter, March 2010 (PDF) 
Population Council
Publication date: 2010


The limited effect of knowing they are HIV-positive on the sexual and reproductive experiences and intentions of infected adolescents in Uganda (abstract) (HTML) 
Obare,Francis; Birungi,Harriet
Population Studies 64(1): 97-104
Publication date: 2010


Special needs of in-school HIV positive young people in Uganda
 (PDF) 
Obare,Francis; Birungi,Harriet; Katahoire,Anne; Nkayivu,Hannington; Kibenge,Aggrey David
Publication date: 2009


Adolescent experience in-depth: Using data to identify and reach the most vulnerable young people (HTML) 
Series of 51 data guides by country
Publication date: 2009


Adolescent experience in-depth: Using data to identify and reach the most vulnerable young people--Uganda 2006 (PDF) (HTML) 
Publication date: 2009


Demographic data for development in sub-Saharan Africa (PDF) 
Baldwin,Wendy; Diers,Judith A.
Poverty, Gender, and Youth Working Paper (no. 13)
Publication date: 2009


Demographic Data for Development: Uganda (PDF) 
Kibombo,Richard; Baldwin,Wendy; Engebretsen,Sarah
Final report
Publication date: 2009


Final evaluation of the project for expanding the role of networks of people living with HIV/AIDS (PDF) 
Kim,Young-Mi; Lukwago,John; Neema,Stella
Publication date: 2009


Formative evaluation: Presidential Initiative on AIDS Strategy for Communication to Youth (PDF) 
Mudege,Netsayi N.; Undie,Chi-Chi
Publication date: 2009


Hospice Africa Uganda: End-of-project evaluation of palliative care services (PDF) 
Bongiovanni,Annette; Greenan,Mary Alexis
Publication date: 2009


Preventive service needs of young people perinatally infected with HIV in Uganda (abstract) (HTML) 
Birungi,Harriet; Obare,Francis; Mugisha,John Frank; Evelia,Humphres; Nyombi,Juliana K.
AIDS Care 21(6): 725-731
Publication date: 2009


Princess Savings Account frequently asked questions (PDF) 
Publication date: 2009


Reproductive health vouchers news, December 2009 
Population Council
Publication date: 2009


Safe and smart savings products for vulnerable adolescent girls in Kenya and Uganda (PDF) 
Austrian,Karen; Ngurukie,Corrinne
Youth-Inclusive Financial Services Case Study (no. 3)
Publication date: 2009


Sexual behavior and desires among adolescents perinatally infected with human immunodeficiency virus in Uganda: Implications for programming (abstract) (HTML) 
Birungi,Harriet; Mugisha,John Frank; Obare,Francis; Nyombi,Juliana K.
Journal of Adolescent Health 44(2): 184-187
Publication date: 2009


Technical assistance to the Uganda AIDS Commission for operationallisation of the performance monitoring and management plan (PDF) 
Makumbi,Frederick; Mayega,Roy; Kisitu,David; Sekandi,Juliet; Bwesigye,Denis A.; Miller,Robert; Kalibala,Sam
Publication date: 2009


The AFFORD Health Marketing Initiative in Uganda: Mid-term evaluation (PDF) 
Rohozynsky,Oleksandr; Billingsley,Christie; Bongiovanni,Annette
Publication date: 2009


Helping youth prevent HIV: An evaluation of the Straight Talk program in Uganda (PDF) 
Adamchak,Susan E.; Kiragu,Karusa; Watson,Cathy; Muhwezi,Medard; Nelson Sapiano,Tobey; Akia-Fiedler,Ann; Kibombo,Richard; Juma,Milka
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2008


Sexual and reproductive health needs of adolescents perinatally infected with HIV in Uganda (PDF) 
Birungi,Harriet; Mugisha,John Frank; Nyombi,Juliana K.; Obare,Francis; Evelia,Humphres; Nyinkavu,Hannington
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2008


Straight Talk increases knowledge, improves behavior (PDF) 
Population Briefs 14(1)
Publication date: 2008


Premarital sex and schooling transitions in four sub-Saharan African countries (PDF) 
Biddlecom,Ann E.; Gregory,Richard; Lloyd,Cynthia B.; Mensch,Barbara S.
Poverty, Gender, and Youth Working Paper (no. 5)
Publication date: 2007


Sexuality of young people perinatally infected with HIV:

A neglected element in HIV/AIDS programming in Uganda
 (abstract) (PDF) 
Birungi,Harriet; Mugisha,John Frank; Nyombi,Juliana K.
Exchange on HIV/AIDS, Sexuality and Gender 3: 7-9
Publication date: 2007


The Straight Talk Campaign in Uganda: Impact of mass media initiatives--Summary report (PDF) 
Adamchak,Susan E.; Kiragu,Karusa; Watson,Cathy; Muhwezi,Medard; Nelson,Tobey C.; Akia-Fiedler,Ann; Kibombo,Richard; Juma,Milka
Horizons Final Report
Publication date: 2007


Transcending boundaries to improve the food security of HIV-affected households in rural Uganda: A case study (PDF) 
Coon,Katharine; Ogden,Jessica; Odolon,John; Obudi-Owor,Anthony; Otim,Charles; Byakigga,James; Spebanja,Peter
Horizons Final Report
Publication date: 2007


Cost of training programs and willingness to pay for training: An application of break-even analysis in Uganda (PDF) 
Mugumya,Nicholas; Nyombi,Juliana K.; Matsiko,Michael; Homan,Rick; Birungi,Harriet; Munguti,Nzoya
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2006


Are reproductive health NGOs in Uganda able to engage in the health SWAp? (abstract) (HTML) 
Mugisha,John Frank; Birungi,Harriet; Askew,Ian
International Journal of Health Planning and Management 20(3): 227-238
Publication date: 2005


The global-local dilemma of a Ministry of Health: Experiences from Uganda (abstract) (HTML) 
Jeppsson,Anders; Birungi,Harriet; Ostergren,Per-Olof; Hagstrom,Bo
Health Policy 72(3): 311-320
Publication date: 2005


Attracting youth to voluntary counseling and testing services in Uganda (PDF) 
McCauley,Ann P.; Juma,Milka; Kirumira,Edward; Kakande,Nelson; Geibel,Scott; Hitimana-Lukanika,C.; Lukenge,Daniel; Mukisa,Edith
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2004


Building the capacity of the Regional Center for Quality of Health Care, Makerere University, to train consumers of operations research 
Okullo,Joel; Foreit,James R.; Birungi,Harriet; Askew,Ian; Homan,Rick
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2004


Succession planning in Uganda: Early outreach for AIDS-affected children and their families (PDF) 
Horizons Program; Makerere University Department of Sociology; Plan Uganda
Horizons Final Report
Publication date: 2004


Community interaction in studies of gynaecological morbidity: Experiences in Egypt, India and Uganda 
Jejeebhoy,Shireen J.; Koenig,Michael A.; Elias,Christopher J.
from Reproductive Tract Infections and Other Gynaecological Disorders: A Multidisciplinary Research Approach, pp. 140-147
Publication date: 2003


Evaluation of United Nations-supported pilot projects for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV: Overview of findings (PDF) 
Rutenberg,Naomi; Baek,Carolyn; Kalibala,Sam; Rosen,James
HIV/AIDS Working Paper
Publication date: 2003


Family planning and PMTCT services: Examining interrelationships, strengthening linkages (PDF) 
Rutenberg,Naomi; Baek,Carolyn; Kankasa,Chipepo; Nduati,Ruth; Mbori-Ngacha,Dorothy; Siwale,Margaret; Geibel,Scott; Apicella,Louis
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2003


Improving quality of care for family planning services in Uganda (PDF) 
Okullo,Joel; Okello,Quinto; Birungi,Harriet; Askew,Ian; Janowitz,Barbara; Cuthbertson,Carmen; Ebanyat,Florence
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2003


Programme recommendations for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV: A practical guide for managers (PDF) 
Rutenberg,Naomi; Kalibala,Sam; Baek,Carolyn; Rosen,James
HIV/AIDS Working Paper
Publication date: 2003


Selected DHS data on 10-14-year-olds (HTML) 
Annexes by country to Facts about Adolescents from the Demographic and Health Survey: Statistical Tables for Program Planning
Publication date: 2003


Selected DHS data on 10-14-year-olds: Uganda (PDF) (HTML) 
Annex to "Facts about adolescents from the Demographic and Health Survey: Statistical tables for program planning"
Publication date: 2003


Succession planning in Uganda: Early outreach for AIDS-affected children and their families (PDF) 
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2003


Improving the quality of care for family planning services in Uganda: Results of a baseline survey 
Birungi,Harriet; Askew,Ian; Okullo,Joel; Okello,Quinto; Ebanyat,Florence
FRONTIERS Project Report
Publication date: 2002


Tools and training strengthen African AIDS groups (PDF) 
Population Briefs, Spring 2002 (HIV/AIDS edition)
Publication date: 2002


Facts about adolescents from the Demographic and Health Survey: Statistical tables for program planning (HTML) 
Series of DHS data tables by country
Publication date: 2001


Facts about adolescents from the Demographic and Health Survey--Statistical tables for program planning: Uganda 1995 (PDF) (HTML) 
Publication date: 2001


HIV voluntary counseling and testing among youth ages 14 to 21: Results from an exploratory study in Nairobi, Kenya, and Kampala and Masaka, Uganda (PDF) 
Horizons Program; Kenya Project Partners; Uganda Project Partners
Horizons Baseline Report
Publication date: 2001


Making a difference for children affected by AIDS: Baseline findings from operations research in Uganda (PDF) 
Gilborn,Laelia; Nyonyintono,Rebecca; Kabumbuli,Robert; Jagwe-Wadda,Gabriel
Horizons Report
Publication date: 2001


The policy on public-private mix in the Ugandan health sector: Catching up with reality (abstract) (HTML) 
Birungi,Harriet; Mugisha,John Frank; Nsabagasani,Xavier; Okuonzi,Sam; Jeppsson,Anders
Health Policy and Planning 16(suppl 2): 80-87
Publication date: 2001


Voluntary HIV counseling and testing: Will it attract youth? [Arabic] (PDF) 
Horizons Research Summary
Publication date: 2001


Are lessons from the education sector applicable to health care reforms? The case of Uganda (abstract) (HTML) 
Okuonzi,Sam; Birungi,Harriet
International Journal of Health Planning and Management 15(3): 201-219
Publication date: 2000


What makes markets tick? Local governance and service delivery in Uganda (PDF) 
Birungi,Harriet; Kwagala,Betty; Muwanga,Nansonzi; Onweng,Tobias; Trondsen,Eirik Jarl
Asian Review of Public Administration XII(1)
Publication date: 2000


Ethnicity and child mortality in sub-Saharan Africa (PDF) 
Brockerhoff,Martin; Hewett,Paul C.
Policy Research Division Working Paper (no. 107)
Publication date: 1998


Integrating STI/HIV services into existing MCH/FP programs (PDF) 
Africa OR/TA Project II Operations Research Summary
Publication date: 1998


Integration of STI and HIV/AIDS with MCH-FP services: A case study of the Busoga Diocese Family Life Education Program, Uganda (PDF) 
Mukaire,Joy; Kalikwani,Florence; Maggwa,Baker Ndugga
Africa OR/TA Project II
Publication date: 1997


Community-based AIDS prevention and care in Africa. Case studies from five African countries 
Community-Based AIDS Prevention and Care in Africa, Building on Local Initiatives
Publication date: 1994