Fred M. Ssewamala Source Confirmed

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William E. Gordon Distinguished Professor

John Brown University

faculty

41 h-index 256 pubs 9,398 cited

Research Areas

HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Microfinance and Financial Inclusion Sex work and related issues Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development

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Fred M. Ssewamala, the William E. Gordon Distinguished Professor at John Brown University, focuses on the intersection of poverty, health, and human development in sub-Saharan Africa. His research examines the impact of economic strengthening interventions on vulnerable populations, particularly adolescents and young women. Ssewamala's work explores multifaceted challenges, including HIV/AIDS, drug use, sexual risk behaviors, and child welfare. He employs rigorous methodologies, including cluster-randomized controlled trials, to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions designed to improve psychosocial well-being, promote adolescent sexual and reproductive health, and increase adherence to HIV treatment. Recent studies have investigated the acceptability of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among women engaged in sex work in Uganda, as well as the effects of economic empowerment on mental health among school-going adolescent girls.

Metrics

  • h-index: 41
  • Publications: 256
  • Citations: 9,398

Selected Publications

  • Mlambe economic and relationship-strengthening intervention for alcohol use decreases violence and improves relationship quality in couples living with HIV in Malawi (2024) DOI
  • The Burden of HIV Stigma and Associated Factors among HIV Infected Adolescents Attending HIV Clinics in Kampala City: A Cross-Sectional Study in Uganda (2023)

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Jin Huang John Brown University 1 shared publication

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