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Challenges faced by health workers in providing counselling services to HIV-positive children in Uganda: a descriptive study
(BioMed Central, 2010)Background: The delivery of HIV counselling and testing services for children remains an uphill task for many health workers in HIV-endemic countries, including Uganda. We conducted a descriptive study to explore the ... -
Diabetes and pre-diabetes among HIV-positive persons aged 18 years and above in Kabarole District: Prevalence and associated factors
(Makerere University, 2016)Background: The relationship of HIV-AIDS and NCDs is a complex web that includes; the effect of ART therapy and its associated metabolic disorders, nutritional counselling given to HIV/AIDS patients and the lifestyle ... -
Factors Associated with Adherence to Intermittent Preventive Treatment of Malaria in Pregnancy among Postnatal Mothers at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital in Kabarole District
(Makerere University, 2019-11-18)Background Malaria in pregnancy (MiP) causes maternal and newborn complications. Intermittent Preventive Treatment (IPTp) is effective in preventing MiP. It is recommended that pregnant women receive three or more doses ... -
Factors associated with cesarean section delivery at health facilities in Kabarole District, Uganda: A case control study
(Makerere University, 2016)The World Health Organization estimates that the appropriate cesarean section (CS) rates should range from 10% to 15% at the population level. CS rate is used as an indicator of access and utilization of life-saving obstetric ... -
Knowledge and Practices of Secondary School Students towards Prevention of Teenage Pregnancies in Kabarole District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014-05-07)Background: Teenage pregnancy is a major concern in Uganda. Teenage pregnancy is high in Uganda rated at 25% and 35% in Kabarole district respectively. Objectives: To assess the level of knowledge and practices towards ...