Browsing School of Public Health (Public-Health) Collections by Subject "Vaccination"
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Assessing knowledge, practices and associated factors towards Hepatitis B infection among healthcare practitioners in Gulu City, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a potentially fatal infection that is preventable with vaccination yet remains a major source of morbidity and mortality globally. Health care practitioners (HCPs) are among the ... -
Assessing willingness to be vaccinated against Ebola virus among at risk communities in Kasese district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-06-07)Introduction: In December 2018, Uganda approved vaccination of all front-line workers against Ebola Virus in several districts that were designated as high-risk for Ebola outbreaks. Following the June 2019 Ebola outbreak ... -
Effect of COVID-19 on utilization of routine immunisation services among children below 1 year in Wakiso District, Uganda: Challenges and adaptations
(Makerere University, 2022-08)Background: COVID -19 pandemic disrupted utilization of routine immunization services in Uganda. While the stringent measures to mitigate its spread helped curb effects of the pandemic, they also likely impacted the ... -
The effect of Schistosoma Mansoni infection on T-cell responses to measles booster immunization among 3-5 year old children
(Makerere University, 2014-11)Context: Measles virus infection causes morbidities and still contributes to childhood mortality in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, despite the wide spread vaccination initiatives by the World Health Organization. Schistosoma ... -
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. ... -
Factors associated with uptake of Hepatitis B Virus Vaccination among health care workers in Agago District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction/background: Hepatitis B is a potentially life-threatening viral liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Several factors are known to influence HBV vaccine uptake among HCWs, however for Agago ... -
Knowledge, perception, and practice of stakeholders towards HPV vaccination program; A school based study in Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2022-02-18)Background: Cervical cancer remains a major public health challenge, accounting for substantial morbidity and mortality. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination is the recommended primary intervention for HPV prevention ...