School of Public Health (Public-Health)
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Perinatal death in northern Uganda: risk factors, associated postpartum depression, lived experiences and the cultural perspective
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Uganda’s institutional perinatal mortality estimated at 17.8 deaths per 1,000 births (FY 2022/2023), is associated with negative emotional and psychosocial outcomes among families. However, it has received insufficient ... -
Factors associated with health literacy in sexual and reproductive health: a cross-sectional study among south Sudanese refugee women in Rhino camp refugee settlement, West Nile, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Refugee women in Uganda experience poorer sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes than women in the host community. Previous studies have shown that refugee women face several significant barriers to ... -
Malaria prevalence and associated factors among pregnant women attending their first antenatal care in Nakivale Refugee Settlement
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Malaria is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Uganda affecting mostly children under 5 years of age and pregnant mothers. In the post COVID-19 era, malaria incidences have been reportedly rising ... -
Experiences and factors associated with the use of mHealth among health care workers to provide health services in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: Despite the potential benefits of mHealth, its adoption remains a big challenge in developing countries such as Uganda. Additionally, limited data exist on the utilization of mHealth among health workers to ... -
Prevalence and Factors associated with Hyperglycaemia among Youth (15-24 years) on Dolutegravir attending selected HIV clinics in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Background: Noncommunicable diseases are increasingly causing higher mortality and morbidity among HIV patients due to extended lifespan, drug effects and unhealthy lifestyles. Dolutegravir is linked to adverse effects ... -
Knowledge and practices of rift valley fever prevention among refugee households keeping animals in the Basecamp of Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is a mosquito borne viral zoonotic disease in Africa and the Arab world associated with outbreaks during heavy rains and prolonged flooding, a phenomenon that has been observed in areas ... -
.COVID-19 vaccination uptake and associated factors among employees of sugar corporation of Uganda limited (scoul) in Lugazi, Buikwe District.
(Makerere University, 2024-10-18)Background With over 200 COVID-19 vaccines in development, medical professionals emphasize the critical role of vaccination in combating the pandemic. Despite the proven efficacy of vaccines, hesitancy remains a significant ... -
Length of hospital stay, in-patient mortality, and factors associated with mortality among HIV- associated cryptococcal meningitis patients at tertiary hospitals in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Abstract Introduction: Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) remains the second most common and lethal opportunistic infection among People Living with HIV (PLWHIV) in sub-Saharan Africa. Currently, patients are managed on single ... -
Development of an Application Programming Interface for an Integrated Health Management Information System. A Case Study at CoRSU Hospital
(2024-09-13)Background Health facilities in Uganda have adopted health information systems most of which are disjointed and operate in silos within areas of limited resource settings. Inline to this is delayed provision of complete, ... -
Factors associated with length of hospital stay among sickle cell disease patients at Nalufenya and Mulago National Referral Hospitals: A cohort study.
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Children with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) suffer multiple and often prolonged hospitalizations. Increased length of hospital stay for these children has negative psychological, economic and health effects on ... -
Comparison of logistic, log binomial and modified poisson regression models in identifying factors associated with early marital union in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-09-13)Introduction: Early marital union, defined as marriage under the age of 18, affects 33,000 lives globally each day, with 43% of Ugandan women aged 25-49 experiencing it. This study aimed to compare how well ordinary logistic, ... -
Factors that influence reporting of adverse drug reactions in private retail pharmacies: A cross-sectional study in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2024-11-01)Background: Adverse Drug reactions are a significant public health concern, and their reporting is crucial for ensuring drug safety. Health workers in private retail pharmacies are essential sources of ADR reports as they ... -
Pre-exposure prophylaxis non-adherence and associated factors among young key populations receiving HIV services at MARPI and Taso Clinics in Kampala,Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: The rising non-adherence to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis among young key populations is a growing concern, threatening HIV prevention efforts. PrEP, a crucial tool in the fight against HIV/AIDS, is a medication ... -
Predictive model of determinants of under-five child mortality in Uganda: A multilevel analysis approach
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: One of the primary priorities and targets of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030 is to reduce under-five mortality to 25 deaths per 1000 live births in sub-Saharan countries. However, Uganda ... -
Pre-treatment loss to follow-up and associated factors among drug-resistant tuberculosis patients diagnosed in Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a formidable global health challenge, claiming millions of lives annually and ranking among the top ten causes of death worldwide. The emergence of drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) further ... -
Implementation of the revised re-entry guidelines for teenage mothers into secondary school post-COVID-19: Stakeholders' experiences and lessons in Mbale District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: The Ugandan government enacted the revised re-entry guidelines that included the re-entry aspect after an increase in the number of cases of teenage pregnancies as a result of school closures brought on by the ... -
Acceptability of healthy lifestyle recommendations for blood pressure reduction, and its associated factors, among hypertensive people living with HIV in a tertiary HIV clinic in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Introduction: Hypertension is a significant public health problem with a prevalence ranging between 11% and 29% among people living with HIV (PLWH) in Uganda. Healthy lifestyle recommendations are essential in the prevention ... -
Factors associated with completion of Hepatitis B vaccination doses among adults in Kikuube District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: The hepatitis B virus is one of the most serious human health problems, causing thousands of deaths per year. The disease is prevented by the administration of 3 doses of vaccine over an 18-month period. ... -
An evaluation of antibiotic prescribing practices based on the WHO AWaRe classification and associated factors at a private hospital in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Irrational antibiotic prescribing practices are a key driver for increasing antimicrobial resistance. Moreover, antibiotic use according to the World Health Organization (WHO) Access, Watch and Reserve (AWaRe) ... -
Assessment of fire emergency preparedness of primary and secondary boarding schools in Jinja District and City, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction Fire emergencies in boarding schools are a critical public health challenge, an overall average of up to 1,007 incidents of fire are registered in Uganda annually, with up to 17 of these incidents occurring ...
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