School of Public Health (Public-Health)
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Prevalence and associated factors of anaemia among adolescents in a nationally representative survey : Uganda National Panel Survey 2018/2019
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Previous data has suggested high rates of anemia among adolescents (ages 10 – 19 years) in low- and middle-Income countries. However, it is unclear whether the rates of anemia have significantly improved following ... -
Exploring factors associated with utilization of perinatal death review data by midwives in public health facilities in Mukono District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Improving maternal health services in Uganda were proven to significantly improve birth outcomes and reduce perinatal mortality. Perinatal death reviews have the potential to reduce perinatal mortality by up ... -
COVID-19 vaccine uptake and associated factors among health workers in Kampala City Council Authority health facilities, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Globally, health care workers (HCWs) are among the most at risk of contracting COVID-19 and as a result, they were prioritized to receive the vaccine. However, a number of studies reported slow uptake of this vaccine among ... -
An analysis of the pattern of pedestrian injuries and deaths in relation to land-use, transport and socioeconomic factors in Kampala city, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11-20)Background: Research has found variations in how different built environment factors affect pedestrian crash risk. This study extends existing research by examining their micro-level influence at the ward/parish unit in ... -
Factors associated with early identification of developmental delays and disabilities, and linkage to care among children under 5 years in Kabarole District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Children in rural and resource-constrained areas face challenges in accessing early diagnosis and care for developmental delays and disabilities, affecting about 4.3% of children aged 0–4 years. In Kabarole District, despite ... -
Uterine rupture and associated factors among pregnant women at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2024-11-20)Background:Uterine rupture is a life-threatening obstetric complication, particularly prevalent in low-resource settings like Uganda, where it significantly contributes to maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with substance use among adolescents and young people on HIV care at Kalisizo Hospital, Kyotera district Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12-13)Introduction: In sub-Saharan Africa, a significant proportion of adolescents living with HIV consume substances, and these have negative effects on their drug adherence and their quality of life. This study therefore ... -
Prevalence of periodontal disease, associated factors among adults 19-65 years living in slum areas of Katanga in Mulago, Kawempe Division
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Periodontal diseases are a major public health problem worldwide, affecting a significant proportion of the adult population. There is limited data on the prevalence of periodontal diseases in Uganda and the ... -
Utilization of facility-based delivery services among postnatal adolescent mothers aged 10-19 years attending the young child clinic, Namayingo District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Approximately, 13% of adolescent girls give birth before 18 years, with about 12 million of them giving birth every year, and 2 million giving birth before 15 years in low-income countries contributing 11% of ... -
Factors associated with awareness of HIV status among HIV positive men 25-39 years of age in Rakai. A mixed methods study
(Makerere University, 2024)Background. HIV/AIDS continues to be a significant public health challenge globally, with Sub-Saharan Africa being highly affected. In Uganda, particularly in the Rakai region, efforts to address the HIV epidemic have shown ... -
Assessment of the capacity of the monitoring and evaluation system components at Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: The demand for institutionalization of monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems across all sectors has brought to light the notable gap in the adoption, design and correct use and functionality of the M&E ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with modern contraceptive use among adolescent girls and young women (Aged 15-24 Years) in Buyende District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Uganda have one of the highest rates of unwanted pregnancy at 43.9% and lowest modern contraceptive uptake among the sexually active population. Prevalence and factors ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with delayed uptake of the pentavalent vaccines among children aged 12 to 23 months in Kawempe Division, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024)Delayed vaccination significantly reduces the number of individuals with full immunity against targeted diseases hence affecting the goal of achieving herd immunity; it also increases the likelihood of missing subsequent ... -
Factors influencing antibiotic prescribing behavior among clinicians in selected public and private-not-for-profit hospitals in the Central Region of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)The emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance (AMR) is one of the biggest threats to public health. Current efforts are geared towards optimal use of antibiotics. However, very few are directed towards addressing the ... -
Exposure behaviour to Escherichia coli and user risk perceptions of sanitation options among households in Imvepi Refugee Settlement, Terego District Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Exposure to Escherichia coli (E. coli) from sanitary facilities remains a significant problem, especially in settings like refugee settlements where the majority of the households use sub-optimal sanitary ... -
Application of mathematical modelling to determine the most optimal combinational strategy for controlling the spread of HIV/AIDS among sexually active adults in fishing communities around Lake Victoria in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)With an estimated 1.5 million new infections in 2021, HIV remains a major global health problem. In countries such as Uganda with mature generalized epidemics, there are still groups of individuals that are disproportionately ... -
Prevalence of pneumonia and associated risk factors among neonates in selected Health Centre IVs in Wakiso district from February 2024 to June 2024
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Pneumonia remains a significant problem especially among neonates in health centre IVs which barely have NICUs in place. Whereas the MOH has implemented the Integrated Community Case Management on three killer ... -
Factors associated with uptake of community-led total sanitation practices and behavior among triggered and followed-up households and communities in Agorigiroi Sub County, Rural Ngora District
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) practices and behaviors have been emphasized and promoted during community wide mobilizations to improve sanitation, enforced through non-coercive efforts for households ... -
Evaluation of outdoor environment and early childhood development promoting practices in kindergartens in Kawempe division
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: The outdoor environment is essential for physical, social, cognitive and emotional development of young children. However, the inadequate outdoor settings in Uganda kindergartens hamper progress towards the ... -
Surgery waiting time and its associated factors among patients with early stage breast cancer at Mulago hospital: A retrospective study.
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction. Breast cancer whose primary treatment is surgery is considered to be a cancer with a favorable prognosis (Walker, Walker et al. 1984) and this has been demonstrated in the high income countries (HICs) (SEER ...
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