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Uptake of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy in Arapai sub county, Soroti district following a change in the drug administration policy.
(Makerere University, 2019-12-12)Introduction: The global burden of malaria in pregnancy is shouldered by low income countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends administration of at least three doses of Sulfadoxine-Py ... -
Factors Associated with High Rates of Caesarean Deliveries in Mengo Hospital Kampala.
(Makerere university, 2019-09)Caesarean section (CS) rates continue to increase globally. When used appropriately CS can improve infant and/or maternal outcomes. However, when used inappropriately the potential harm may exceed the potential benefit. ... -
Patient Satisfaction with Services at Dental out Patient Department- Mulago Hospital, Uganda.
(Makerere university, 2017-09-01)Introduction: Patient satisfaction is crucial in the evaluation of the overall quality of dental healthcare, and is an important indicator in improving the quality of dental care. Patient satisfaction surveys are essential ... -
The Effect of Feedback Electronic Medical Records Systems on the Quality of Tuberculosis Treatment Data in Uganda.
(2019-12-16)Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a big problem in Uganda today making Uganda one of the world’s top 30 TB/HIV High-Burden Countries (HBCs) and hence accounts for 65,000 of the 7,000,000 total new TB Cases among the High-Burden ... -
Knowledge, Perceptions and Willingness to Participate in Genomics Research in Kaberamaido District, Uganda
(Makerere university, 2019-06)Background The health needs of low-income countries are gaining increased attention among scientists and research funders. This is evidenced among other things by the growth of genomics research in Africa. The major ethical ... -
Factors associated with timely linkage to HIV care among adult HIV patients in private not for profit health facilities in Kampala, Uganda.
(2019-11)Background: There has been an increase in the availability of anti-retroviral therapy (ART) for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients but timely linkage to care is still low in Uganda. Studies have documented timely ... -
Factors associated with mortality among patients who absconded from Jinja children’s hospital
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Ceaseraen section related post-operative morbidity in two busy hospitals in Kampala.
(2019-12-28)Background Morbidities following cesarean sections (CS) are a huge problem in health facilities of Kampala district and never reported. The study determined the prevalence of morbidities after CS and assessed the factors ... -
Knowledge attitude and practice towards use of long term methods of family planning. a community based survey among women of reproductive age in Lubaga division, Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2015-09)Background Fertility rate in Uganda continues to be high despite the existence of several family planning methods. The use of long term methods of Family Planning (FP) such as the Intra Uterine Device, implant and ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with use of herbal medicines during pregnancy among women attending postnatal clinics in Gulu District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-07)Background: According to WHO estimates, 80% of the population living in rural areas in developing countries depends on traditional medicine for their health needs, including use during pregnancy. Despite the fact that ... -
Description of Congenital anomalies Associated with omphalocele in children attended to in Mulago Hospital
(2016)Introduction: Omphalocele is a common congenital midline abdominal wall defect and its impact is great on new born infants and is more severe in low and middle income countries (LMICs) where health care resources are ... -
Demographic and Household Food Security factors associated with Malnutrition among School Going Children 6-12 Years in Kaliro District, Uganda
(Makerere university, 2017-11)Introduction Malnutrition is a major public health concern affecting a significant number of school children influencing their health, growth and development, and school academic performance. This study was intended to ... -
HIV-1 DRUG RESISTANCE PROFILES IN SUBTYPES A AND D AMONG PRETREATMENT HIV PATIENTS IN UGANDA.
(Makerere University, 2019-11-28)Background The ability of HIV to mutate and reproduce itself in the presence of antiretroviral drugs is called HIV drug resistance. HIV drug resistance can result in treatment failure and further spread of drug resistant ... -
A Health Facility Registry to Aid Health Information Exchange across Uganda’s Health System
(Makerere university, 2019-07-15)Introduction: Availability of an accurate and complete health facility list is fundamental in producing quality and timely data that is sufficient to aid evidence-based decision, resource allocation and planning within the ... -
ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTIONS AND PRACTICES OF MENSTRUAL HYGIENE MANAGEMENT AMONG FEMALES AGED (15-49 YEARS) IN BIDIBIDI REFUGEE SETTLEMENT, YUMBE DISTRICTT, UGANDA
(Makerere University, 2019)ABSTRACT Background: Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) is essential to women's reproductive health and has a lasting impact on women's education and health. However, little or no account is taken of the issue of menstrual ... -
Factors associated with the use of Long acting Reversible Contraceptive methods among Women of Reproductive Age attending Family Planning Clinics in Jinja district
(Makerere university, 2019-11-01)Background: Long Acting Reversible Contraceptive (LARC) methods are highly effective, however, the utilization of LARC in Uganda is low (13%). Objective: To assess the factors associated with the use of long acting reversible ... -
VIRAL LOAD SUPPRESSION AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH HIV VIRAL SUPPRESSION AMONG ADOLESCENTS ON ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY IN LIRA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
(MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, 2019-11-02)Introduction In 2018 about 1.4 million people were estimated to be living with HIV in Uganda, 6% (89,664) of these were adolescents (10 - 19 years). However, despite the improved access to antiretroviral therapy and viral ... -
AN INTERACTIVE INFORMATION PORTAL ON CERVICAL CANCER AWARENESS IN UGANDA
(Makerere University, 2019-11-29)Introduction: The advent of effective infection control and treatment measures from the last half of the 20th century has shifted the leading causes of deaths from infectious to non-communicable diseases. Diseases such as ... -
A Comparative Analysis of Satisfaction among Clients on the Kisiizi Hospital Community Insurance Scheme and Non-Insured Clients at Kisiizi Hospital, Rukungiri District
(2019-12-03)Introduction: Patients’ satisfaction is considered core to quality of health care. In the developed world, patients’ satisfaction surveys have improved quality of healthcare delivery and have become a mandatory issue in ... -
ADHERENCE TO THE MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES FOR PATIENTS WITH HIGH HIV VIRAL LOADS IN KIBOGA AND KYANKWANZI DISTRICTS
(Makerere University, 2019-12-15)This was a retrospective cohort mixed methods study of HIV patients who had at least one high viral load from a sample taken between 1st April 2016 and 30th March 2017 while attending any health facility in Kiboga and ...
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