Samson Haumba
4 Papers
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Samson Haumba is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: GeneXpert MTB/RIF & Cross-sectional study. The author has an hindex of 2, co-authored 4 publications.
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High uptake of antiretroviral therapy among HIV-positive TB patients receiving co-located services in Swaziland.
Ishani Pathmanathan,Munyaradzi Pasipamire,Sherri L. Pals,E. Kainne Dokubo,Peter Preko,Trong Ao,Sikhathele Mazibuko,Janet Ongole,Themba Dhlamini,Samson Haumba +9 more
TL;DR: A retrospective analysis of programmatic data from 11 purposefully-sampled facilities shows that timely ART uptake for HIV-positive TB patients can be achieved in resource-limited, but integrated settings, and demonstrates the relative success of integrated and co-located TB/HIV services in Swaziland.
Prevalence of cryptococcal antigen (CrAg) among HIV-positive patients in Eswatini, 2014-2015.
Samson Haumba,Mitsuru Toda,Rossana Jeffries,Peter Ehrenkranz,Munyaradzi Pasipamire,Trong Ao,Nomthandazo Lukhele,Sikhathele Mazibuko,Mandzisi Mkhontfo,Rachel M. Smith,Tom Chiller +10 more
TL;DR: The prevalence of CrAg in Eswatini was higher than the current global estimate of 6% amongst HIV-positive people with CD4 < 100 cell/mm3, indicating the importance of initiating a national screening programme.
Structural and Behavioral Correlates of HIV Infection among Pregnant Women in a Country with a Highly Generalized HIV Epidemic: A Cross-Sectional Study with a Probability Sample of Antenatal Care Facilities in Swaziland.
Bhekumusa Wellington Lukhele,Teeranee Techasrivichien,S. Pilar Suguimoto,Patou Masika Musumari,Christina El-saaidi,Samson Haumba,Oslinah Buru Tagutanazvo,Masako Ono-Kihara,Masahiro Kihara +8 more
TL;DR: Structural and behavioral factors showed significant association with self-reported HIV infection among pregnant women in Swaziland while HIV/AIDS-related knowledge and family function did not, suggesting that HIV interventions should be reinforced taking into consideration these findings.
Detecting tuberculosis in pregnant and postpartum women in Eswatini.
Munyaradzi Pasipamire,Edward I. Broughton,Mandzisi Mkhontfo,Gugu Maphalala,Batsabile Simelane-Vilane,Samson Haumba +5 more
TL;DR: Routine tuberculosis symptom screening alone is insufficient to rule out tuberculosis in pregnant and postpartum women and only sputum culture maximised the detection of tuberculosis, indicating a need to balance access and cost in developing countries.