Browsing College of Health Sciences (CHS) by Subject "Tuberclosis"
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Process evaluation of the logistics management system for tuberculosis introduced in 2004: a case study of North-Western Uganda.
(2009-04)BACKGROUND: In 2004, Uganda started implementing the current logistics management system with the aim of harmonizing TB drug supply with that of the other commodities in an integrated manner for efficient and effective ... -
A review of the rehabilitation of malnourished tuberculosis adult patients using ready to use therapeutic food in Hoima and Mbale Districts: a retrospective cohort study
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) has existed for millennia and remains a major global health problem causing ill health for about 10 million people each year. For a long period of time, TB was the leading cause of death ... -
Scaling up mental health services: where would the money come from?
(Radcliffe Medical Press, 2011-08-03)This editorial and accompanying article are the second in a series of four articles and editorials about the central importance of including mental health in global development policy and practice. The first article set ... -
Scaling up mental health services: where would the money come from?
(Radcliffe Medical Press, 2011-08-03)This editorial and accompanying article are the second in a series of four articles and editorials about the central importance of including mental health in global development policy and practice. The first article set ... -
Suspected adverse drug reactions of isoniazid preventive therapy in HIV-positive patients at three regional hospitals: prevalence, associated factors, management and reporting
(Makerere University, 2021-11)Background Tuberculosis (TB) is the 10th leading cause of death globally and the leading cause of death from a single infectious agent among people living with HIV (PLHIV). Uganda is among the 30 high burden TB countries ... -
Theoretical basis for reducing time-lines to the determination of positive Mycobacterium tuberculosis cultures using thymidylate kinase (TMK) assays
(BioMed Central, 2009-03-18)Background: In vitro culture of pathogens on growth media forms a "pillar" for both infectious disease diagnosis and drug sensitivity profiling. Conventional cultures of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb) on Lowenstein ... -
Time to tuberculosis treatment default and its determinants among adult TB patients in Jinja District, A retrospective cohort study
(Makerere University, 2015-10)Introduction: Whereas Tuberculosis is both preventable and curable, the disease remains a global health problem causing ill-health among millions of people each year and ranks as the second leading cause of death from an ... -
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 ... -
Uptake of isoniazid preventive therapy and associated factors among eligible people living with HIV/AIDS in care at health facilities in Tororo District
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction and Background: Uganda adopted the strategy of uptake of IPT among PLWHA. The aim of this was to reduce the risk of acquiring active TB among patients with latent TB infections. Despite various interventions, ... -
Validity of symptoms of Tuberculosis and factors Predictive of Culture-positive Pulmonary tuberculosis among adults with presumptive symptoms of Tuberculosis in a Ugandan Clinic
(Makerere University, 2019)Abstract Background: The WHO TB symptoms screening algorithm including cough, unexplained weight loss, night sweats, fevers, chest pain and hemoptysis has been found to have a validity (sensitivity and specificity) of ...