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Understanding stigma as a barrier to cancer prevention and treatment: a qualitative study among people living with HIV in Uganda and Zambia
This study aims to examine experiences and drivers of cancer stigma and their associations with access to care.
Kyra Guy et al.
Mar 112 min read
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Air quality and attributable mortality among city dwellers in Kampala, Uganda: results from 4 years of continuous PM2.5 concentration monitoring using BAM 1022 reference instrument
Atuyambe LM, Etajak S, Walyawula F, Kasasa S, Nyabigambo A, Bazeyo W, Wipfli H, Samet JM, Berhane KT. Full Text Abstract Background Air...
Atuyambe et al.
Jun 15, 20242 min read
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Themes in e-liquid concept names as a marketing tactic: evidence from Premarket Tobacco Product Applications in the USA
Laestadius L, Vassey J, Kim M, Ozga J, Li D, Stanton C, Wipfli H, Unger JB. Tob Control. 2 022 Sep 28:tc-2022-057657. doi:...
Laestadius et al.
Apr 19, 20241 min read
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Mixed-methods community assessment of drowning and water safety knowledge and behaviours on Lake Victoria
Drowning is a major cause of death in Uganda, especially among young adults with water-based occupations and livelihoods. Information about
Kyra Guy et al.
Apr 10, 20242 min read
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Content analysis of email marketing communications among online e-cigarette retailers
Donaldson SI, Beard TA, Trinh J, Jaladanki S, Unger JB, Galimov A, Wipfli H, Allem JP. Full Text Online e-cigarette retailers use e-mail...
Donaldson et al.
Mar 2, 20241 min read
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Adapting a Text Messaging-Based Tobacco Cessation Intervention for PLWH in Uganda and Zambia
Tucker J, Arinaitwe J, Goma F, Atuyambe L, Guwatudde D,5 Phiri MM, Rutebemberwa E, Wabwire-Mangen F, Zulu R, Zyambo C, Guy K, Kusolo R,...
Tucker et al.
Jan 19, 20241 min read
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Adolescent mental health in post-conflict communities: results from a cross-sectional survey in Northern Uganda
Wipfli H, Guy K, Kim A, Tumuhimbise P, Odur K; Lira Youth Public Health Ambassadors. Adolescent mental health in post-conflict...
Lira Public Health Ambassadors
Nov 2, 20232 min read
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Playtime: vaping devices designed as cartoons and toys may appeal to kids
Tatum Z, Leventhal A, Wipfli HL. Tobacco Control 2024;33:693-694. Abstract Vaping device technology and appearance have transformed from...
Zacari Tatum et al.
Oct 1, 20231 min read
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Advancing racial equity and social justice for Black communities in US tobacco control policy
Cwalina SN, Ihenacho U, Barker J, Smiley SL, Pentz MA, Wipfli H. Tobacco Control 2023;32:381-384. Full Text The US Food and Drug...
Cwalina et al.
Oct 1, 20231 min read
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Monitoring website marketing among leading e-cigarette brands and vendors in California: content analysis
Donaldson S, Beard T, Unger J, Wipfli H, Galimov A, Wipfli H, Allem JP. Tobacco Control. Published Online First: 29 August 2023. doi:...
Heather Wipfli
Aug 29, 20231 min read
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Community- Based Participatory Research: A Cross-Sectional Study Understanding Malaria in Rural Northern Uganda. Kim AJ, Guy K, Tumuhimbise P, Odur K, Wipfli H, et al.
Kim AJ, Guy K, Tumuhimbise P, Odur K, Wipfli H, et al. J Community Med Health Educ 12:794.
Kim et al.
Aug 1, 20231 min read
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Policy-relevant differences between secondhand and thirdhand smoke: strengthening protections from involuntary exposure to tobacco smoke pollutants
Matt GE, Greiner L, Record R, Wipfli H, et al. Tobacco Control. Published Online First: 01 June 2023. doi:10.1136/tc-2023-057971 Full...
Heather Wipfli
Jun 8, 20231 min read
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Online Purchase Attempts of Flavored E-Cigarettes to Minors in California Before and After SenateBill 793
Donaldson S, Beard T, Trinh J, Jaladanki S, Unger J, Galimov A, Wipfli H, Allem JP. Full Text E-cigarette use among adolescents has been...
Heather Wipfli
Jun 1, 20231 min read
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Smoking-related psychosocial beliefs and justifications among smokers in India: Findings from Tobacco Control Policy (TCP) India Surveys.
S idhu AK*, Pednekar MS, Fong GT, Gupta PC, Quah ACK, Unger J, Sussman S, Sood N, Wipfli H, Valente T. BMC Public Health . 2022 Sep...
Sidhu, AK et al.
Sep 13, 20221 min read
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The GEOHealth Hub for Eastern Africa: Contributions and Lessons Learned
Wipfli H, Kumie A, Atuyambe L, Oguge O, Rugigana E, Zacharias K, Simane B, Samet J, Berhane K. GeoHealth. 2021 June; 5(6). doi:...
Heather Wipfli
Jun 1, 20211 min read
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Anime: A Growing Concern in Tobacco Marketing
Wipfli H, Kim M, Vassey J*, Stanton C. Tobacco Control. 2022 Apr 26:tobaccocontrol-2021-057195. doi:10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2021-057195....
Heather Wipfli
Apr 26, 20211 min read
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Sexual Health, Reproductive Intentions, and HIV Knowledge among Primary and Secondary Students in Northern Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study
St.Claire, S, Kia J, Alobo W, Wipfli RW, Wipfli W.1.  Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health . 2020 March. 4:175. DOI:...
St.Claire et al.
Mar 4, 20201 min read
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