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Prevalence of gene xpert mtb trace detected result and health workers’ perspectives on diagnosis and management at five health facilities in uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11-30)
Background: Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra is a cartridge-based rapid molecular assay, introduced in 2017 as an updated version of the Xpert MTB/RIF for tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis. Gene Xpert Ultra has sensitivity (88%) nearing that ...
Prevalence and factors associated with suicidality among the elderly attending non-psychiatric wards at Mulago National Referral Hospital and Uganda Cancer Institute
(Makerere University, 2023-09-11)
Background: The elderly are especially vulnerable to suicide. Older adults are at a substantially higher risk of dying by suicide compared to the younger age categories for a number of reasons including the fact that they ...
Effect of family health groups on nutritional status of children 6-59 months in Kabale and Rukiga Districts in Southwestern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background: Family Health Groups (FHGs), an intervention to address malnutrition was operationalized in 2016 to help pregnant and lactating mothers adopt behaviors consistent with good nutritional and health practices. ...
Diagnostic accuracy of mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA as detected by the top assay among the individuals with paucibillary TB
(Makerere University, 2023-11)
Background: One of the major reasons leading to the increased incidence of TB is the lack of a diagnostic with high sensitivity that can be relied on to capture even patients with low burden TB. This had been attempted by ...
Evaluation of the efficacy of fresh Saccharum officinarum linn goa (var) stem juice against aspirin-induced ulcers in wistar albino rats.
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
Back ground: In Uganda, 12% to 25% of the population is living with peptic ulcer disease. Efforts to treat the disease have become much more difficult due to rising prevalence of drug resistance, unbearable adverse drug ...
Characterization of performance of three commercial monoclonal antibodies in detection of spike protein in SARS-CoV-2
(Makerere University, 2024)
The study aimed at characterizing the Performance of three commercial monoclonal antibodies in detection of spike protein in SARS-CoV-2. This was looking at avidity and specificity of the monoclonal antibodies which would ...
Factors associated with infant and young child feeding practices among mothers of children 0-23 months attending Banadir Hospital in Wadajir District, Somalia
(Makerere University, 2023)
Understanding the prevailing feeding practices of infants and young children is crucial for implementing or improving health and nutrition programs in a country. In Somalia, the prevalence of Malnutrition is high. The ...
Knowledge attitudes and practices towards premarital medical examination among young unmarried people aged 18-49 years in Lyantonde District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)
Introduction: Undergoing Premarital Medical Examination (PME) helps couples to ascertain the compatibility of their health status and the likelihood of producing healthy offspring prior to their marriage decisions. This ...
Examining the gaps and barriers in monitoring and evaluation of male engagement in family planning among selected Non-governmental organizations in the health sector in Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)
Male engagement in reproductive health/family planning is considered an integral component in maximizing reproductive health outcomes. However, monitoring and evaluation efforts towards this approach is significantly low, ...
Exploring the under reporting of pregnancy and adverse pregnancy outcomes in population and health surveys : a multi-country qualitative study
(Makerere University, 2023)
Introduction: Globally in 2021, an estimated 2.3 million newborn deaths and 1.9 million stillbirths occurred, with highest mortality in sub-Saharan Africa and southern Asia. True mortality is likely higher due to under ...