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.

Distinguished Abstract Award, Midwest Nursing Research Society, 2022

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Zeta Chapter

Midwest Nursing Research Society

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. (2022). 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

Ainembabazi, P., Abila, D. B., Manyangwa, G., Anguzu, G., Musaazi, J., Mutyaba, I., Osingada, C. P., & Mwaka, A. D. (2022). Perceived risk and risk reduction behaviours of female first-degree relatives of breast cancer patients attending care at Uganda cancer institute. Psycho-oncology, 32(1), 34–41. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.5963

Muwanguzi, P. A., Otiku, K. P., Gausi, B., Ngabirano, T. D., Mbalinda, S. N., Balogun, M., Efie, D. T., & Osingada, C. P. (2022). Outcomes of interventions to optimize linkage to HIV care and antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation after HIV self-testing: A scoping review. Journal of Global Health Reports, 5, e2021107. https://doi.org/10.29392/001c.30064

Saragih, I. D., Tonapa, S. I., Osingada, C. P., Porta, C. M., & Lee, B. O. (2021). Effects of telehealth-assisted interventions among people living with HIV/AIDS: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 1357633X211070726.  https://doi.org/10.1177/1357633X211070726

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), 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. (2023, March 29–April 1). 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 47th Annual Research Conference, Des Moines, IA.

Namayanja, J., Osingada, C. P., & Olwit, C. (2018). Exploring teenager’s perspectives and experiences regarding parental HIV disclosure in Lukuli village, Kalungu district. 14th Makerere University Joint Annual Scientific Health Conference, Kampala, Uganda.

Emaru, E., Ayebare, E., & Osingada, C. P. (2018) Assessment of nutritional status of children aged 6-59 months following a prolonged drought in Ongino sub-county, Kumi district. 14th Makerere University Joint Annual Scientific Health Conference, Kampala, Uganda.

Magowe, M., Noor, R. A., Langat, E., Billoux, A., & Osingada, C. P. (2017). Impact of the Afya Bora Fellowship on global health leadership: 5 years training nurses and physicians in Africa. 9th Annual Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) Conference, Washington, DC.

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
Principal Investigator: Ainembabazi, Provia
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