Pronouns:

He/Him/His

Email:

isegawa@iu.edu

Departments:

Epidemiology

Degrees:

BPharm, Pharmacy, Makerere University, Uganda

MSc, Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Makerere University, Uganda

Biography

Ivan Segawa is a PhD student in Epidemiology at the Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health. He is a pharmacist and clinical epidemiologist with experience in infectious disease research, implementation science, and global health. His current research interests focus on the epidemiology of malaria and sickle cell disease, with particular interest in applying population-based approaches to improve prevention and treatment outcomes in African populations. His broader research experience includes HIV prevention, vaccines, and global health security. His long-term goal is to develop and evaluate evidence-based interventions that improve health outcomes and reduce disparities in resource-limited settings.

Selected Publications

1. Akankwatsa D, Kesande M, Segawa I, Aniku G, Byonanebye D. A virtual One Health Community of practice in West Nile sub-region, Uganda: Implementation experience and participation trends. One Health. 2026 Jun 9;22:101471. doi: 10.1016/j.onehlt.2026.101471. PMID: 42318136; PMCID: PMC13273853.
2. Nattimba JP, Bakeera-Kitaka S, Rujumba J, Namazzi R, Segawa I, Lubega K, Taban A, Mworozi E, Kasirye P, Munube D, Ndeezi G, Kiguli S, Piloya T. School absenteeism among children and adolescents aged 6-19 years with sickle cell disease in Uganda: A comparative cross-sectional study. PLoS One. 2026 May 29;21(5):e0350308. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0350308. PMID: 42213675; PMCID: PMC13221043.
3. Segawa I, Wu L, Odoyo J, Mwangi M, Morton JF, Irungu E, Ngure K, Mugo NR, Bukusi E, Mugwanya KK. High adherence to oral daily PrEP in a real-world implementation project in Kenya: a brief communication. AIDS Res Ther. 2026 Mar 24;23(1):56. doi: 10.1186/s12981-026-00875-4. PMID: 41877166; PMCID: PMC13137526.
4. Segawa I, Heffron R, Akello S, Nsubuga R, Bagaya M, Mujugira A. Nurse-Led Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Delivery to Adolescent Girls and Young Women Accessing Family Planning Services: A Pilot Study in Uganda. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2026 Mar-Apr 01;37(2):203-213. doi: 10.1097/JNC.0000000000000623. Epub 2026 Jan 20. PMID: 41557259; PMCID: PMC12915555.
5. Segawa I, Ortblad KF, Kadama H, Natukunda D, Muwonge TR, Laker EAO, Nsubuga R, Akello S, Tamale WJ, Kiragga A, Mujugira A. Optimising community pharmacy PrEP delivery for cisgender female sex workers in Uganda: Protocol for a mixed-methods study. BMJ Open. 2026 Jan 9;16(1):e111220. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-111220. PMID: 41513413; PMCID: PMC12815090.