Publications: DR Francois Van Loggerenberg

Steffen MW, Dee K, Sipione T, Brown A, Gomes M, van Loggerenberg F, Heritage P, Lau J ( 2025 ) . Developing a logic model for hub-based social prescribing to support youth mental health . European Journal of Public Health vol. 35 , ( Supplement_4 )

van Loggerenberg F, Nikolajeva M, Porricelli D, Hensler I, Murray A, Keiller E, Michalek J, Ougrin D et al. ( 2025 ) . Influence of Personal Traits, Social Relationships, and External Resources on the Development of Emotional Resilience in Children From East London: Protocol for an Observational Accelerated Longitudinal Cohort Study . JMIR Research Protocols vol. 14 ,

Hensler II, Patel K, Michalek J, Ritchie C, van Loggerenberg F, Ougrin D, Lau JYF ( 2025 ) . Eco-anxiety, knowledge and action in primary school-aged children in East London . BMJ Paediatrics Open vol. 9 , ( 1 )

Selak N, Sikira H, Kiseljaković M, van Loggerenberg F, Priebe S, Kulenović AD ( 2025 ) . Patients’ and clinicians’ experiences of DIALOG+ in primary health care in Bosnia and Herzegovina: a qualitative interview study using thematic analysis . BMC Primary Care vol. 26 , ( 1 )

Steffen MW, Murray AJ, Mohammed I, van Loggerenberg F, Heritage P, Lau JYF ( 2025 ) . Identifying the active ingredients and contextual factors of social prescribing when used to support the mental health of children and young people: a qualitative study . European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry vol. 34 , ( 10 ) 3249 - 3259 .

Murray A, Scott DMS, Nikolajeva M, Porricelli D, van Loggerenberg F, Ougrin D, Lau JYF ( 2025 ) . Children’s emerging concepts of resilience: insights from using body mapping in an East London cohort sample of 7-10-year-old children . Frontiers in Psychology vol. 15 ,

Alinaitwe R, Nakasujja N, Birabwa-Oketcho H, Dickens A, van Loggerenberg F, Muhwezi WW, Musisi S, Bird V et al. ( 2024 ) . Acceptability of a resource-oriented approach (DIALOG+) among patients with chronic physical illnesses in primary health care-Uganda, a qualitative study . BMC Primary Care vol. 25 , ( 1 )

van Loggerenberg F, Akena D, Alinaitwe R, Birabwa-Oketcho H, Méndez CAC, Kulenović AD, Selak N, Kiseljaković M et al. ( 2023 ) . Feasibility and outcomes of using DIALOG+ in primary care to improve quality of life and mental distress of patients with long-term physical conditions: an exploratory non-controlled study in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia and Uganda . BMC Primary Care vol. 24 , ( 1 )

Gómez-Restrepo C, Sarmiento-Suárez MJ, Alba-Saavedra M, Calvo-Valderrama MG, Rincón-Rodríguez CJ, Bird VJ, Priebe S, van Loggerenberg F ( 2023 ) . Development and Implementation of DIALOG+S in the School Setting as a Tool for Promoting Adolescent Mental Well-Being and Resilience in a Post–Armed Conflict Area in Colombia: Exploratory Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial . JMIR Formative Research vol. 7 ,

Roach A, Sureshkumar DS, Elliot K, Hidalgo-Padilla L, van Loggerenberg F, Hounsell L, Jakaite Z, Esnal F et al. ( 2023 ) . One-year recovery rates for young people with depression and/or anxiety not receiving treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis . BMJ Open vol. 13 , ( 7 )

Gómez-Restrepo C, Sarmiento-Suárez MJ, Alba-Saavedra M, Calvo-Valderrama MG, Rincón-Rodríguez CJ, González-Ballesteros LM, Bird V, Priebe S et al. ( 2023 ) . Mental health problems and resilience in adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic in a post-armed conflict area in Colombia . Scientific Reports vol. 13 , ( 1 )

Gómez-Restrepo C, Sarmiento-Suárez MJ, Alba-Saavedra M, Bird VJ, Priebe S, van Loggerenberg F ( 2022 ) . Adapting DIALOG+ in a School Setting—A Tool to Support Well-being and Resilience in Adolescents Living in Postconflict Areas During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Protocol for a Cluster Randomized Exploratory Study . JMIR Research Protocols vol. 11 , ( 11 )

Rajabzadeh V, McGrath M, van Loggerenberg F, Bird VJ, Priebe S ( 2022 ) . What are the expectations and experiences of a GMH research programme delivered in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Colombia and Uganda? A prospective longitudinal qualitative study . BMJ Open vol. 12 , ( 6 )

Allen E, Pace C, van Loggerenberg F, Furtado T, Schellenberg D, Lalloo D, Hopkins H, Chandler C et al. ( 2021 ) . THE ACT CONSORTIUM AND THE GLOBAL HEALTH NETWORK: COLLABORATING TO PROVIDE AN ONLINE, OPEN-ACCESS, COMPREHENSIVE PHARMACOVIGILANCE RESOURCE FOR THOSE WORKING IN TROPICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND GLOBAL HEALTH . AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE . Conference: ASTMH 2017 from: 09/11/2017 to: 05/11/2017 , vol. 95 , 455 - 456 .

van Loggerenberg F, McGrath M, Akena D, Birabwa-Oketcho H, Méndez CAC, Muhić M, Sewankambo NK ( 2021 ) . Feasibility, experiences and outcomes of using DIALOG+ in primary care to improve quality of life and mental distress of patients with chronic conditions: an exploratory non-controlled trial in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia and Uganda . Pilot and Feasibility Studies vol. 7 , ( 1 )

Bird V, He FJ, Heritage P, Kelly P, MacGregor G, Martineau A, McCoy D, Montag D et al. ( 2021 ) . The United Kingdom's global health funding cuts will exacerbate inequities . Nat Microbiol

Rajabzadeh V, McGrath M, van Loggerenberg F, Bird VJ, Priebe S ( 2021 ) . Expectations and Experiences of a Global Mental Health Research Programme: A Prospective Longitudinal Evaluation .

Amirian P, van Loggerenberg F, Lang T, Thomas A ( 2017 ) . Using big data analytics to extract disease surveillance information from point of care diagnostic machines . Pervasive and Mobile Computing vol. 42 , 470 - 486 .

Vorovchenko T, Ariana P ( 2017 ) . #Ebola and Twitter. What Insights Can Global Health Draw from Social Media? . Big Data in Healthcare , Springer Nature

Amirian P, Lang T, van Loggerenberg F, Thomas A ( 2017 ) . Big Data Analytics for Extracting Disease Surveillance Information: An Untapped Opportunity . Big Data in Healthcare , Springer Nature

Amirian P, van Loggerenberg F, Lang T ( 2017 ) . Big Data and Big Data Technologies . Big Data in Healthcare , Springer Nature

Amirian P, van Loggerenberg F ( 2017 ) . Data Science and Analytics . Big Data in Healthcare , Springer Nature

van Loggerenberg F, Amirian P ( 2017 ) . Introduction—Improving Healthcare with Big Data . Big Data in Healthcare , Springer Nature

Julé A, Furtado T, Boggs L, Ewing V, Vahedi M ( 2017 ) . Developing a globally applicable evidence-informed competency framework to support capacity strengthening in clinical research . BMJ Global Health vol. 2 , ( 2 )

Makanga M, Beattie P, Breugelmans G, Nyirenda T, Bockarie M, Tanner M, Volmink J, Hankins C et al. ( 2017 ) . Abstracts of the Eighth EDCTP Forum, 6–9 November 2016 . BMJ Global Health vol. 2 , ( Suppl 2 ) a1 - a72 .

Allen E, Leisegang C, Van Loggerenberg F ( 2017 ) . BLENDED-LEARNING USING THE GLOBAL HEALTH NETWORK ONLINE RESOURCES: A PILOT STUDY . BMJ Global Health vol. 2 , ( Suppl 2 )

Julé A, Furtado T, Boggs L, Van Loggerenberg F ( 2017 ) . DEVELOPING A GLOBAL CORE COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK FOR CLINICAL RESEARCH . BMJ Global Health vol. 2 , ( Suppl 2 )

Van Loggerenberg F, Furtado T, Boggs L, Segrt A ( 2017 ) . HARNESSING THE DIGITAL SHARING REVOLUTION TO DRIVE GLOBAL HEALTH RESEARCH: SHOWING SIGNIFICANT IMPACT THAT SHOULD SUPPORT EDCTP CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT . BMJ Global Health vol. 2 , ( Suppl 2 )

Furtado T, Julé A, Boggs L, Ewing V, Lang T ( 2015 ) . Developing a global core competency framework for clinical research . Trials . vol. 16 ,

van Loggerenberg F, Gray D, Gengiah S, Kunene P, Team FTCS ( 2015 ) . A Qualitative Study of Patient Motivation to Adhere to Combination Antiretroviral Therapy in South Africa . AIDS Patient Care and STDs vol. 29 , ( 5 ) 299 - 306 .

Naicker N, Kharsany ABM, Werner L, van Loggerenberg F, Garrett N ( 2015 ) . Risk Factors for HIV Acquisition in High Risk Women in a Generalised Epidemic Setting . AIDS and Behavior vol. 19 , ( 7 ) 1305 - 1316 .

Furtado T, Julé A, Boggs L, van Loggerenberg F, Ewing V, Lang T ( 2015 ) . Developing a global core competency framework for clinical research . Trials vol. 16 , ( Suppl 2 ) P191 - P191 .

Furtado T, Franzen S, Carn G, Grahek S, McBride M, Power M, O'Reilly J, Savarese B et al. ( 2014 ) . Strengthening Neglected Tropical Disease Research through Enhancing Research-Site Capacity: An Evaluation of a Novel Web Application to Facilitate Research Collaborations . PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases vol. 8 , ( 11 )

Succop SM, MacQueen KM, van Loggerenberg F, Majola N, Karim QA ( 2014 ) . Trial participation disclosure and gel use behavior in the CAPRISA 004 tenofovir gel trial . AIDS Care vol. 26 , ( 12 ) 1521 - 1525 .

Mlisana K, Werner L, Garrett NJ, McKinnon LR, Gray CM, Morris L, Williamson C ( 2014 ) . Rapid Disease Progression in HIV-1 Subtype C–Infected South African Women . Clinical Infectious Diseases vol. 59 , ( 9 ) 1322 - 1331 .

Tomita A, Garrett N, Werner L, Burns JK, Ngcobo N, Mlisana K ( 2014 ) . Impact of Antiretroviral Therapy on Health-Related Quality of Life among South African Women in the CAPRISA 002 Acute Infection Study . AIDS and Behavior . vol. 18 , 1801 - 1807 .

van Loggerenberg F, Grant AD, Naidoo K, Murrman M, Gengiah S ( 2014 ) . Individualised Motivational Counselling to Enhance Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy is not Superior to Didactic Counselling in South African Patients: Findings of the CAPRISA 058 Randomised Controlled Trial . AIDS and Behavior vol. 19 , ( 1 ) 145 - 156 .

MacQueen KM, Weaver MA, van Loggerenberg F, Succop S, Majola N, Taylor D, Karim SA ( 2014 ) . Assessing Adherence in the CAPRISA 004 Tenofovir Gel HIV Prevention Trial: Results of a Nested Case–Control Study . AIDS and Behavior vol. 18 , ( 5 ) 826 - 832 .

Tomita A, Garrett N, Werner L, van Loggerenberg F, Abdool Karim SS ( 2013 ) . Health-Related Quality of Life Dynamics of HIV-positive South African Women up to ART Initiation: Evidence from the CAPRISA 002 Acute Infection Cohort Study . AIDS and Behavior vol. 18 , ( 6 ) 1114 - 1123 .

Lang T, Clarke M, Newport M, Enquoselassie F, Franzen S, Furtado T, Njuguna P, Fegan G ( 2013 ) . A research methodology study to map the process of initiating and operating a randomised controlled trial of podoconiosis treatment in Northern Ethiopia . Trials vol. 14 , ( Suppl 1 )

van Loggerenberg F, Clarke M, Boggs L, Franzen S ( 2013 ) . Introducing 'global health methodology research' a knowledge sharing platform open to all . Trials vol. 14 , ( Suppl 1 )

Shuper PA, Kiene SM, Mahlase G, MacDonald S, Christie S, Fisher WA, Greener R, van Loggerenberg F ( 2013 ) . HIV Transmission Risk Behavior Among HIV-Positive Patients Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa . AIDS and Behavior vol. 18 , ( 8 ) 1532 - 1540 .

Mlisana K, Sobieszczyk M, Werner L, Feinstein A, van Loggerenberg F, Williamson C ( 2013 ) . Challenges of Diagnosing Acute HIV-1 Subtype C Infection in African Women: Performance of a Clinical Algorithm and the Need for Point-of-Care Nucleic-Acid Based Testing . PLOS ONE vol. 8 , ( 4 )

van Loggerenberg F, Clarke M, Furtado T, Boggs L, McHugh N, Franzen S, Lang T ( 2013 ) . Introducing 'global health methodology research' a knowledge sharing platform open to all . Trials vol. 14 , ( Suppl 1 ) P35 - P35 .

Mlisana K, Naicker N, Roberts L, van Loggerenberg F, Baxter C, Passmore J-AS, Sturm AW, Williamson C et al. ( 2012 ) . Symptomatic Vaginal Discharge Is a Poor Predictor of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Genital Tract Inflammation in High-Risk Women in South Africa . Journal of Infectious Diseases vol. 206 , ( 1 ) 6 - 14 .

van Loggerenberg F, Dieter AA, Sobieszczyk ME, Werner L, Mlisana K ( 2012 ) . HIV Prevention in High-Risk Women in South Africa: Condom Use and the Need for Change . PLOS ONE vol. 7 , ( 2 )

Singh R, Gaiha G, Werner L, McKim K, Mlisana K, Luban J ( 2010 ) . Association of TRIM22 with the Type 1 Interferon Response and Viral Control during Primary HIV-1 Infection . Journal of Virology vol. 85 , ( 1 ) 208 - 216 .

Mlotshwa M, Riou C, Chopera D, de Assis Rosa D, Ntale R, Treunicht F, Woodman Z, Werner L et al. ( 2010 ) . Fluidity of HIV-1-Specific T-Cell Responses during Acute and Early Subtype C HIV-1 Infection and Associations with Early Disease Progression . Journal of Virology vol. 84 , ( 22 ) 12018 - 12029 .

Roberts L, Passmore J-AS, Williamson C, Little F, Bebell LM, van Loggerenberg F, Walzl G, Siawaya JFD ( 2010 ) . Plasma cytokine levels during acute HIV-1 infection predict HIV disease progression . AIDS vol. 24 , ( 6 ) 819 - 831 .

Mlotshwa M, Riou C, Denis C, Rosa DDA, Treunicht F, Woodman Z, Werner L, van Loggerenberg F ( 2010 ) . Fluidity of HIV-1 Specific T Cell Responses during Acute and Early Subtype C HIV-1 Infection and Subsequent Disease Progression . AIDS RESEARCH AND HUMAN RETROVIRUSES . vol. 26 , A112 - A112 .

Gray CM, Mlotshwa M, Riou C, Mathebula T, de Assis Rosa D, Mashishi T, Seoighe C, Ngandu N et al. ( 2008 ) . Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Specific Gamma Interferon Enzyme-Linked Immunospot Assay Responses Targeting Specific Regions of the Proteome during Primary Subtype C Infection Are Poor Predictors of the Course of Viremia and Set Point . Journal of Virology vol. 83 , ( 1 ) 470 - 478 .

Bebell LM, Passmore J-A, Williamson C, Mlisana K, van Loggerenberg F ( 2008 ) . Relationship between Levels of Inflammatory Cytokines in the Genital Tract and CD4+ Cell Counts in Women with Acute HIV-1 Infection . Journal of Infectious Diseases vol. 198 , ( 5 ) 710 - 714 .

van Loggerenberg F, Mlisana K, Williamson C, Auld SC, Morris L, Gray CM, Abdool Karim SS ( 2008 ) . Establishing a Cohort at High Risk of HIV Infection in South Africa: Challenges and Experiences of the CAPRISA 002 Acute Infection Study . PLOS ONE vol. 3 , ( 4 )

Mlisana K, Auld SC, Grobler A, Williamson C, Iriogbe I ( 2008 ) . Anaemia in Acute HIV-1 Subtype C Infection . PLOS ONE vol. 3 , ( 2 )

Mlisana K, van Loggerenberg F ( 2008 ) . Perspective conducting HIV prevention research in South Africa . IAVI report : newsletter on international AIDS vaccine research vol. 12 , ( 1 ) 8 - 11 .

Gómez-Restrepo C, Sarmiento-Suárez MJ, Alba-Saavedra M, Bird VJ, Priebe S, van Loggerenberg F . Adapting DIALOG+ in a school setting. A tool to support wellbeing and resilience in adolescents living in post conflict areas during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cluster randomised feasibility study protocol (Preprint) .

Gómez-Restrepo C, Sarmiento-Suárez MJ, Alba-Saavedra M, Calvo-Valderrama MG, Rincón-Rodríguez CJ, Bird VJ, Priebe S, van Loggerenberg F . Development and Implementation of DIALOG+S in the School Setting as a Tool for Promoting Adolescent Mental Well-Being and Resilience in a Post–Armed Conflict Area in Colombia: Exploratory Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint) .

Hensler II, Michalek J, Turner L, Yeoman D, van Loggerenberg F, Ougrin D, Lau J . Exploring loneliness in pre-adolescent children: frequency, vulnerable groups and mental health correlates .

Loggerenberg FV, McGrath M, Akena D, Birabwa-Oketcho H, Mendez CAC, Gomez-Restrepo C, Kulenovic AD, Muhic M et al. . Feasibility, Experiences and Outcomes of using DIALOG+ in Primary Care to Improve Quality of Life and Mental Distress of Patients with Chronic Conditions: An Exploratory Non-Controlled Trial in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia and Uganda .

Gómez-Restrepo C, Sarmiento-Suárez MJ, Alba-Saavedra M, Calvo-Valderrama MG, Rincón-Rodríguez CJ, González-Ballesteros LM, Bird V, Priebe S et al. . Prevalence of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms and resilience in adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic in a post-armed conflict area in Colombia .

Loggerenberg FV, Akena D, Alinaitwe R, Birabwa-Oketcho H, Méndez CAC, Gómez-Restrepo C, Kulenović AD, Selak N et al. . Using DIALOG+ in primary care to improve quality of life and mental distress of patients with long-term physical conditions: an exploratory non-controlled study in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia and Uganda .