Charles Osingada PhD, MPH, RN

Dr. Osingada’s research is focused on leveraging telehealth technologies for expanding access to HIV services and ensuring holistic care for people living with HIV and other chronic conditions. He is focused on developing innovative patient-centered, and culturally appropriate telehealth solutions particularly for young people living with HIV. Additionally, Dr. Osingada is passionate about enhancing nursing ethics education for nurses and midwives in resource limited settings.

PhD, University of Minnesota
Major: Nursing

MPH, Makerere University

MA, Case Western Reserve University
Major: Bioethics

BSN, Makerere University
Major: Nursing

• Afya Bora Fellowship in Global Health Leadership
• Fogarty Global Health Scholar, University of Minnesota Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility
• University of Minnesota Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship

• Registered Nurse, Minnesota Board of Nursing

• Distinguished Abstract Award, Midwest Nursing Research Society, 2022

• Midwest Nursing Research Society
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Zeta Chapter

Osingada, C. P., Tracy, M. F., McMorris, B. J., Nakasujja, N., Ngabirano, T. D., Porta, C. M. (2025). Perceptions of nurses and counselors regarding the use of telehealth in HIV care. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 47(6), 458-469. https://doi.org/10.1177/01939459251325744    

Osingada, C.P., McMorris, B.J., Tracy, M.F., Nakasujja, N., Ngabirano, T. D., & Porta, C. M. (2025). Patient perceptions and predictors of intention to use telehealth for follow-up care: A mixed methods study among adults living with HIV in Kampala, Uganda. BMC Health Services Research 25, 490. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-12636-6

Atuhaire, B., Muteebwa, L., Nabunya, R., Muhindo, R., Ngabirano, T. D., Osingada, C. P., & Muwanguzi, P. A. (2024). Brief Communication: Factors associated with willingness to use long-acting injectable Cabotegravir for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among female undergraduate students at a Ugandan university. AIDS Research and Therapy, 21(1), 95. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12981-024-00686-5 

Yeboa, N. K., Muwanguzi, P., Olwit, C., Osingada, C. P., & Ngabirano, T. D. (2023). Prevalence and associated factor of postpartum depression among mothers living with HIV at an urban postnatal clinic in Uganda. Women's Health, 19. https://doi.org/10.1177/17455057231158471 

Osingada, C. P., McMorris, B., Piehler, T. F., Tracy, M. F., & Porta, C. M. (2023). Acceptability, feasibility, and efficacy of telehealth interventions for HIV testing and treatment in adult populations. Telemedicine and e-Health, 29(7), 1001-1013. https://doi.org/10.1089/tmj.2022.0424 

Asiimwe, S., Osingada, C. P., Mbalinda, S. N., Muyingo, M., Ayebare, E., Namutebi, M., & Muwanguzi, P. A. (2022). Women's experiences of living with involuntary childlessness in Uganda: A qualitative phenomenological study. BMC Women's Health, 22(1), 532. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-022-02087-0

Muwanguzi, P. A., Nelson, L.E., Ngabirano, T. D., Kiwanuka, N., Osingada, C. P., & Sewankambo, N. K. (2022). Linkage to care and treatment among men with reactive HIV self-tests after workplace-based testing in Uganda: A qualitative study. Frontiers in Public Health 10, 650719. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.650719

Muwanguzi, P. A., Kutyabami, P., Osingada, C. P., Nasuuna, E. M., Kitutu, F. E., Ngabirano, T. D., Nankumbi, J., Muhindo, R., Kabiri, L., Namutebi, M., Nabunya, R., Kiwanuka, N., & Sewankambo, N. (2021). Conducting an ongoing HIV clinical trial during the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda: A qualitative study of research team and participant's experiences and lessons learnt. BMJ Open, 11(4), e048825. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-048825

Muwanguzi, P. A., Ngabirano, T. D., Kiwanuka, N., Nelson, L. E., Nasuuna, E. M., Osingada, C. P., Nabunya, R., Nakanjako, D., & Sewankambo, N. K. (2021). The effects of workplace-based HIV self-testing on uptake of testing and linkage to HIV care or prevention by men in Uganda (WISe-Men): Protocol for a cluster randomized trial. JMIR Research Protocols, 10(11), Article e25099. https://doi.org/10.2196/25099 

Muwanguzi, P. A., Nasuuna, E. M., Namimbi, F., Osingada, C. P., & Ngabirano, T. D. (2021). Venues and methods to improve professional men's access to HIV self-testing and linkage to HIV prevention or treatment: A qualitative study. BMC Health Services Research, 21(1), 1217.  https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-021-07259-6

Osingada, C. P., Tracy, M. F., Piehler, T. F., McMorris, B., & Porta, C. M. "Patient Perceptions and Predictors of Intention to Use Telehealth for Follow-Up Care: A Mixed Methods Study among Clients Living with HIV in Kampala, Uganda," Midwest Nursing Research Society Annual Conference, Des Moines, IA. (March 2023).

Namayanja, J., Osingada, C. P., & Olwit, C. "Exploring Teenager's Perspectives and Experiences Regarding Parental HIV Disclosure in Lukuli Village, Kalungu District," Makerere University Joint Annual Scientific Health Conference, Kampala, Uganda. (2018).

Emaru, E., Ayebare, E., & Osingada, C. P. "Assessment of Nutritional Status of Children Aged 6-59 Months Following a Prolonged Drought in Ongino Sub-County, Kumi District," Makerere University Joint Annual Scientific Health Conference, Kampala, Uganda. (2018).

Magowe, M., Noor, R. A., Langat, E., Billoux, A., & Osingada, C. P. "Impact of the Afya Bora Fellowship on Global Health Leadership: 5 years Training Nurses and Physicians in Africa," Annual Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) Conference, Washington, DC. (2017).

Award: Fogarty Global Health Scholar
Project Investigators: Osingada, Charles P.
Sponsoring Organization: University of Minnesota Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility
Award Dates: 2021 - 2022

Award: Men’s Perceptions and Willingness to Participate in HIV testing Services Offered at Venues Telecasting European Football Games in Kumi District
Principal Investigator: Osingada, Charles
Sponsoring Organization: NURTURE Program (D43TW010132)
Award Dates: 2017 – 2018

Award: Breast Cancer Risk Perception, Screening, and Risk Reduction Practices of First- Degree Relatives of Breast Cancer Patients at Uganda Cancer Institute
Co-Investigator: Osingada, Charles P.
Sponsoring Organizations: Uganda Cancer Institute, African Development Bank Grant
Award Dates: 2017 - 2018

Award: Parental Disclosure of Their HIV Status to Their Children: Prevalence, Associated Factors, and Parents’ Experiences
Principal Investigator: Osingada, Charles
Sponsoring Organization: Afya Bora Career Development Award
Award Dates: 2014 – 2017