Dr Aciro Kevin is an Enrich Master’s awardee . She is a Ugandan medical doctor and Internal Medicine specialist who recently completed a Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine at Busitema University, Uganda. She has a strong interest in clinical medicine, medical education, and research, with particular experience caring for patients with chronic medical conditions.

Her research interests include sickle cell disease, respiratory complications, and improving healthcare outcomes in resource-limited settings. She recently completed a cross-sectional study investigating abnormal lung function and associated factors among people living with sickle cell disease in Eastern Uganda. She is committed to providing evidence-based patient care, advancing medical knowledge through research, and strengthening healthcare services in Uganda.

Study summary

This study assessed the prevalence of abnormal lung function and associated factors among people aged 12 years and above living with sickle cell disease who attend the Sickle Cell Clinic at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital in Eastern Uganda. The study used a hospital-based cross-sectional design, with lung function assessed using spirometry. It aimed to determine the prevalence and patterns of lung function abnormalities and identify clinical and sociodemographic factors associated with these abnormalities. The findings provide important local evidence that may support early identification, monitoring, and management of respiratory complications among people living with sickle cell disease in Eastern Uganda.