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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of breast cancer screening among rural women in Bubaare Sub-County, Rubanda District
(Makerere University, 2018-08-30)
Introduction: Breast cancer in women is a major public health burden and the most common cancer among women Worldwide. Though its incidence is greater in high income countries, in sharp contrast, mortality rates are greatest ...
Anthropometric correlates of birth weight usable at facility and community level: a case study of Mbarara regional referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2018-11-29)
Background: Anthropometric measurements of neonates can act as a surrogate measure for birth weight. Undetermined birth weight due to lack of weighing scales and inadequate skilled health personnel result into inadequate ...
The role of procurement processes on the availability of modern contraceptives in lower level public and private health facilities in Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2018-11-26)
Introduction: Access to quality contraceptives in health facilities is important in improving maternal and child health in Uganda. In 2010, the Uganda government committed to improving contraception by increasing budgetary ...
Comparison of surveillance and response capacities for Ebola and Marburg viral disease epidemics between previously affected and non-affected districts of Uganda: lessons for future preparedness
(Makerere University, 2018-11)
Introduction:
Ebola and Marburg virus genera belong to Filoviridae. The Marburg virus and Ebola Zaire, Sudan,
and Bundibugyo subtypes have caused large viral hemorrhagic fever outbreaks. The first Ebola/Marburg ...
Factors associated with knowledge on sickle cell disease among Makerere University students, Kampala Uganda.
(2018-11-27)
Background: In Uganda, the prevalence of sickle cells disease (SCD) is high at 0.7%.
However; the level of knowledge on SCD and factors associated among the young adults are
unknown.
Objectives: The main objective ...
Quality of Post Abortion Care Services in Public Health Facilities in Kampala Uganda
(2018-10-17)
Introduction:
Complications occurring after unsafe abortion contribute to maternal mortality and morbidity in low income countries and are recognized by the international community as an important public health problem. ...
Assessing capacity of enforcers and level of enforcement of the tobacco control act 2015 in kampala.
(Makerere University, 2018-11)
Background
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death worldwide killing non-users who are affected by the second hand smoke. Uganda enacted a comprehensive Tobacco Control Act 2015 (TCA) to domesticate the WHO ...
Treatment Outcomes of Multi-drug Resistant Tuberculosis and associated factors among patients at Iganga and Mbale treatment centres, Uganda: A retrospective cohort study.
(Makerere University, 2018-11)
Introduction
The emergence of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) threatens the existing efforts to eliminate tuberculosis. The study aimed to describe the treatment outcomes, determine the factors associated with ...
Factors associated with adherence to antiretroviral and cancer chemotherapy among patients with HIV–Cancer comorbidity attending Uganda Cancer Institute
(Makerere University, 2018-11-30)
Introduction and background Human ImmunodeficiencyVirus (HIV) is a major global public health issue affecting millions of people worldwide but continues to vary between countries and regions, Sub-Saharan Africa where Uganda ...
Modern contraceptive use among sexually active adolescent girls (15-19 years) in Mubende District
(Makerere University, 2018-11-27)
Introduction: Modern contraceptives are a critical component in the prevention of unintended
adolescent pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV. They have the potential to
inform the development of ...