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James Muwonge
Publications - 4
Citations - 310
James Muwonge is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Population & Risk factor. The author has an hindex of 4, co-authored 4 publications receiving 236 citations.
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The Epidemiology of Hypertension in Uganda: Findings from the National Non-Communicable Diseases Risk Factor Survey.
David Guwatudde,Gerald Mutungi,Ronald Wesonga,Richard Kajjura,Hafisa Kasule,James Muwonge,Vincent Ssenono,Silver Bahendeka +7 more
TL;DR: The prevalence of hypertension in Uganda is high, with no significant differences in distribution by geographical location, and a big percentage of persons with hypertension are at high risk of hypertension-related cardiovascular NCDs.
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Prevalence and correlates of diabetes mellitus in Uganda: a population-based national survey
TL;DR: This work analysed fasting blood glucose and other data collected as part of a population‐based nationwide non‐communicable disease risk factor survey to estimate the prevalence of impaired fasting glycaemia and diabetes mellitus and to identify associated factors in Uganda.
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Physical Activity Levels Among Adults in Uganda: Findings From a Countrywide Cross-Sectional Survey.
David Guwatudde,Barbara Eva Kirunda,Ronald Wesonga,Gerald Mutungi,Richard Kajjura,Hafisa Kasule,James Muwonge,Silver Bahendeka +7 more
TL;DR: PA levels in Uganda are high, mostly achieved through travel and work-related activities of moderate intensity, and factors significantly associated with meeting WHO PA recommendations were body mass index and level of education.
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Burden of cumulative risk factors associated with non-communicable diseases among adults in Uganda: evidence from a national baseline survey
Ronald Wesonga,David Guwatudde,Silver Bahendeka,Gerald Mutungi,Fabian Nabugoomu,James Muwonge +5 more
TL;DR: The findings imply that, besides endogenous factors, exogenous factors such as region, residence status, land tenure system and behavioral characteristics have significant causal effects on the cumulative NCD risk factors.