College of Health Sciences (CHS): Recent submissions
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Evaluation of the performance of the newborn sickle cell screening program and associated facilitators and challenges in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction In Africa, scaling up of national screening programs has been shown to be difficult. This could be attributed to the various challenges facing these programs in Africa. Therefore, is important to monitor ... -
Phenotypic characterization of bacterial species associated with periodontitis among patients attending Makerere, Mengo and Mulago Paramedical Dental Clinics in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Periodontitis is a prevalent dental disease often linked to bacterial infections, leading to inflammation and the deterioration of tissues supporting the teeth. The disease caused by pathogenic microbes forming biofilms ... -
Time from recognition of symptoms to cancer diagnosis and factors associated with delayed diagnosis among pediatric cancer patients in Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Late presentation of pediatric cancers is common in sub- Saharan African countries, including Uganda and is largely due to diagnosis delay; a combination of patient/caregiver delay and physician/ health system ... -
Household parental alcoholism and the nutritional status of children aged 6-59 months in Kyegegwa Sub-County, Kyegegwa District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Families with parental alcoholism are characterized by significantly lower socioeconomic status negatively affecting the nutritional status of their under five years children compared to other household members. ... -
Prevalence of diarrhea and associated factors among children under 5 years in Bugiri District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Diarrhoea remains a significant public health concern globally, particularly affecting children under five years, predominantly in resource-limited settings. This study investigated the prevalence of diarrhoea and associated ... -
Modelling recurrent complications among children with advanced HIV disease using conditional survival analysis models
(Makerere University, 2024)Infants and young children infected with HIV face higher morbidity & mortality rates. Children under five with HIV are considered to have advanced HIV disease. Common causes of death in these patients include TB, severe ... -
Role of killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors in the functional modulation of NK cell response to HIV-1 viral reservoirs in individuals on antiretroviral therapy
(Makerere University, 2024)Sub-Saharan Africa has two thirds of the global population living with HIV. Uganda has one of the highest burdens of HIV/AIDS globally, with a significant proportion of individuals on antiretroviral therapy. Complete ... -
Exposure to laboratory hazards and associated factors among learners in secondary schools in the greater Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Global, regional, and local agendas are striving to promote Science Technology and Innovation which requires safe learning environments such as laboratories. Laboratory safety remains a growing occupational health and ... -
Iodine status and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at four selected health facilities in Kasese District
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Pregnancy increases the iodine dietary requirements to meet the needs of the mother and the baby. Both iodine deficiency and excessive iodine are known to cause fetal and maternal thyroid disease. Uganda lacks ... -
Using machine learning and sequential characteristics in prediction of cardiac arrest: a case study of Uganda Heart Institute, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Research on cardiac arrest and its associated risk factors has considerably increased in recent decades. With that, several machine learning models have been implemented to predict the onset of cardiac arrest ... -
Incidence and factors associated with dialysis-related hypoglycaemia among patients with kidney failure at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital: a prospective longitudinal cohort study
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Kidney failure is the most advanced form of chronic kidney disease (CKD), causing the most years lived with disability from CKD. Among patients with kidney failure, pathophysiologic changes and therapeutic measures including ... -
Evaluating academic performance of midwifery students and its associated factors: a comparative case study of e-learning and full-time programs in Kabale School of Comprehensive Nursing, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-11-18)Background: Globally, there continues to be a severe shortage of healthcare professionals, especially in midwifery. Uganda faces a notably high ratio of midwives to mothers. Despite numerous efforts aimed at addressing ... -
Beliefs and perceptions of women towards bilateral tubal ligation; a qualitative study at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Globally, the uptake of bilateral tubal ligation, a permanent method of contraception remains very low despite being the most effective contraceptive method. This study aimed to gain an in-depth understanding ... -
Prevalence of wasting and associated factors among pediatric cancer patients aged 2-17 years at Uganda Cancer Institute.
(Makerere University., 2024-12-11)Introduction: Wasting is a major concern among pediatric cancer patients, significantly affecting treatment outcomes and quality of life. However, limited data exists on the prevalence of wasting and its associated factors ... -
In silico characterization of peptides for major surface protein 2, rhoptry-associated protein 1, and the vitellogenin receptor as potential vaccine candidates against babesiosis and anaplasmosis
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Bovine babesiosis and anaplasmosis caused by Babesia bovis and Anaplasma marginale respectively pose significant threats to the livestock industry, particularly in regions where both parasites co-exist. Current ... -
Machine learning and orthology-based design of synergistic drug combinations against aspergillus fumigatus
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Aspergillus fumigatus is a common fungal species that can cause invasive aspergillosis, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. In Uganda, around 9% of the population suffers from fungal diseases. Drug ... -
Uptake of postpartum long-acting reversible contraception among adolescent mothers in Kamuli District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Repeat adolescent pregnancy and child bearing is associated with higher morbidity and mortality risk compared to primary pregnancies. To reduce their incidence in adolescence, use of Long- Acting Reversible Contraception ... -
Perceptions of students and faculty regarding the use of the flipped classroom at Ndejje University Faculty of Health Sciences
(Makerere, 2024)Introduction: The flipped classroom model is a hailed solution to problems of the traditional education by shifting direct instruction from group sessions to individual learning spaces, allowing more interactive and creative ... -
Using ecological momentary assessment to validate self-reported areas of potential transmission of latent tuberculosis and estimate annual risk of latent tuberculosis infection in Lubaga Division, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024)From 2021 to 2023, Tuberculosis (TB) rose to become the primary cause of infectious disease mortality worldwide, surpassing its previous position as the second most prevalent. This shift was particularly significant in ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with kidney disease among people living with HIV attending the Baylor Centre of Excellence Clinic in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Kidney disease is a global health concern, with a prevalence of 8-16%. In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), 13.9% of HIV-infected youths are affected, with Uganda having an even higher prevalence of 21.5%. This study aimed to ...