School of Health Sciences (Health-Sciences): Recent submissions
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Validity of mid-upper arm circumference in assessing thinness among children aged 5-9 years with and without HIV: A multi center study
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Background: Malnutrition is prevalent in children 5-9 years especially among those co-infected with HIV/AIDS yet it negatively impacts their growth, development and cognition. Although body mass index for age and sex z ... -
Factors affecting the quality and timeliness of the Health Management Information System data of Medicines and Health supplies in Mbarara District
(Makerere University, 2022)Background: Poor quality data leads imbalances in stocking of medicines at health facilities. In addition, if data is not submitted in time, it will affect timely planning and decision making. Quality of data and timeliness ... -
Assessment of inventory management and availability of microbiology laboratory supplies in public health facilities in the greater Kampala metropolitan area, Uganda.
(MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, 2022-11)Background: Inappropriate prescribing of antimicrobial agents has been attributed mostly to poor diagnosis of infectious agents. Effective provision of microbiology testing services to support diagnosis of infectious ... -
Needs and Experiences of Hospitalized Adolescents admitted to Mulago and Kiruddu National Refferal Hospitals
(Makerere University, 2022-11)ABSTRACT Background: There are nearly 1.2 billion adolescents worldwide, and approximately 90% of them live in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In Africa, research on needs and experiences of hospitalized adolescents ... -
Formulation and evaluation of Anti-acne gel containing extracts of Curcuma longa L and Azadirachta indica A. Juss
(Makerere university, 2022)Background: Acne is a chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous units characterized by seborrhoea, formation of comedones, erythematous papules, and pustules and less frequently by nodules, cysts and scaring. Skin ... -
Inventory management performance, System factors, Stock out rates National referral hospitals
(Makerere University, 2022-11-28)Background: Inventory management critical process within the healthcare delivery system that is not systematically implemented in national referral hospitals. Methods: The study employed a cross sectional and phenomenological ... -
Confidence of pre-registration nurse-midwife technicians to provide intrapartum care: A case study of Southern region nursing and midwifery colleges in Malawi
(Makerere University, 2022-03-02)Introduction: Midwifery service provision is based on key skills which are usually acquired during training. These skills are based on guidelines set by the International Confederation of Midwives. Perceived self-efficacy ... -
Competency of Midwives in assisting vaginal breech births in lower-level health facilities of Hoima District
(Makerere University, 2022-11-01)Background: Globally, term breech delivery has attracted much debate as the presentation is associated with fetal morbidity and mortality. The policy to deliver all term breech presenting fetus by caesarian section is ... -
Assessing use of sulfonamides in chicken from poultry farms in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2017-01-31)Background Sulfonamides are used in poultry ... -
Allele-Specific Expression of Active TB in pediatric HIV individuals in Eswatini, Botswana and Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-08-03)Tuberculosis (TB) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has been declared a deadly combination by the World Health Organization (WHO) and about 1.4 million deaths are reported yearly. Sub – Saharan Africa has about 70% ... -
Copy number and mitochondria haplogroups in two HIV pediatric HIV phenotypes- rapid progressors and long term non progressors
(Makerere University, 2022-08-22)Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) was used to evaluate mitochondrial genetic factors associated with pediatric HIV disease progression. The Collaborative African Genomics Network (CAfGEN) is currently studying the two different ... -
Forensic age estimation based on third molar eruption and development for Ugandan adolescents and young adults
(Makerere University, 2022-07-22)Background: Forensic age estimation is critical for the Ugandan setting due to the increasing crime rates in the country among juveniles as reported by the Uganda Annual Police Report of 2017. In addition, currently ... -
Qualitative study of the drivers and lived experiences of controlled prescription drug use among mental health patients at Butabika National Mental Referral Hospital
(Makarere University, 2019)Background: Abuse of controlled prescription drugs (CPDs) is rampant among patients with mental disorders in Uganda. Abuse of CPDs can have far reaching impact on individuals, families and communities. Therefore, the ... -
Analysis of the effect of adjustments on the forecast accuracy of antiretroviral medicines in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)Background: Outputs from the quantifications are used to advocate and allocate funding, as well as develop supply plans with the aim of ensuring availability of medicines. However, the actual consumption is not always equal ... -
Experiences, use and preferences for medicine information among the general public in Kampala district.
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Background: The Joint FIP/WHO guidelines on good pharmacy practice states that patients and the public should receive sufficient written and verbal information or advice on medicines consumed(F. WHO, 2010). No studies from ... -
Access to mental health services by refugees in Imvepi Refugee Settlement, Arua District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Background: Uganda continues to have an influx of refugees who are exposed to multiple traumatic events that put them at a higher risk of developing mental disorders as compared to the general population. The availability ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with non-adherence to anti-epileptic drugs among epileptic individuals attending at Butabika National Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)Background: Epilepsy, a neurological condition affects people of all ages around the world and was ranked the second leading contributor of global burden of disease responsible for 0.5% of the overall disease burden. Over ... -
Healthcare workers perspectives of controlled prescription drug abuse in the health care workforce at Mulago National and Jinja Regional Referral hospitals
(Makerere University, 2019-11)Background: Controlled prescription drug abuse has reached epidemic levels globally. Much as the problem is known in the general population, little is known about healthcare workers. Abuse of controlled prescription ... -
Prevalence of non-adherance to anti-tuberculosis drugs, loss to follow up and associated factors among tuberculosis patients in Jinja Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022)Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major cause of mortality and morbidity with about 10.4 million new TB cases globally. In Uganda, Long term treatment for TB may predispose to non- adherence as well as loss to follow ... -
Brain impairment and high risk newborn babies: Burden, system capacity and neurodevelopmental outcomes in Busoga Region in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04-11)Background: Globally, child health has improved with a significant reduction in mortality over the past decades. The global survive and thrive agenda calls for investment in quality health services that optimize development ...