School of Public Health (Public-Health): Recent submissions
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Tobacco use patterns and associated factors among the youth in informal settlements in Kampala: a case study of Bwaise
(Makerere University, 2023-12-04)Tobacco use among the youth in Uganda remains higher than general national estimates. To tackle this challenge, the CTCA and WHO assert a need for current data and tobacco use monitoring with emphasis on most at-risk ... -
Prevalence of Undernutrition and Associated factors among children aged 6 to 59 months with Cerebal Palsy in the selected Rehabilitation Centers in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-11)Background: In Uganda, Cerebral Palsy (CP) affects 2.7 per 1000 children and anecdotal evidence from rehabilitation centers indicate that CP predisposes those under five-years to undernutrition and its complications. Little ... -
Predictors of Length of Stay of Neonates Admitted in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Kawempe National Referral Hospital in Kampala Uganda, between January to December 2021: Application of Count Data Modeling Techniques
(Makerere University, 2023-12-14)Background: The length of stay (LOS) is an important indicator of the efficiency of hospital management. Reduction in the number of inpatient days, results in decreased risk of infection and medication side effects, ... -
Prevalence and associated factors of underweight among HIV positive children 6-59 months attending selected health facilities of South-Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Introduction: Underweight is a significant public health concern among children under 5 years in Uganda, and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus is a major risk factor contributing to this concern. However, there is limited ... -
Factors associated with students' adherence to COVID-19 standard operating procedures after the second wave peak of 2021 in secondary schools in Malaba, Tororo district
(Makerere University, 2023-12-13)Background In June 2020, standard operating procedures (SOPs) for COVID-19 were released by Ministry of Health. Understanding how schools in Malaba Town Council, Tororo district handled preventative measures was essential ... -
Assessment of caregivers’ ability to measure wasting status of their children (6-59 Months) and the associated factors at Mwanamugimu Nutrition Unit Mulago Hospital, Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Globally, acute malnutrition among children under 5 years is still a major challenge. Recently, it was proven that when caregivers are at the center of malnutrition screening strategies using Mid-Upper Arm ... -
Factors associated with adherence to ready to use Therapeutic foods among children aged 6-59 months receiving outpatient therapeutic care from selected Kampala health facilities.
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Malnutrition contributes to more than one-third of all child deaths globally. While Ready-to-use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) has transformed the treatment of uncomplicated forms of severe malnutrition, adherence ... -
Assessing data flow, facilitators and barriers to implementing mental health monitoring & evaluation systems in Mengo Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: Barriers to implementing mental health M&E Systems remain a huge problem and regardless of Uganda’s M&E Systems being in place, they were still grappling with collecting the expected data. These barriers range ... -
Exploring health facility review meetings and factors influencing their implementation in districts in Uganda. A case of Nakaseke District
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: Despite concerted efforts to improve Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) conditions, it remains important to explore the factors influencing the successful implementation ... -
Evaluating the early infant diagnosis point of care program in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: At-birth and point-of-care (POC) early infant diagnosis (EID) testing are emerging strategies to streamline infant human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) diagnosis and expedite antiretroviral therapy initiation ... -
Viral non-suppression, perceptions and effectiveness of intensive adherence counselling among people living with HIV/AIDS on antiretroviral therapy with low-level Viraemia in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Background and significance: One of the major aspects of controlling HIV transmission is the Undetectable equals Untransmissible (U=U). This indicates that PLHIV who take ART well attain an effective and sustainable ... -
Utilisation of ecological sanitation technology and microbial risks associated with the use of its byproducts in Burera district, Rwanda
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Ecological sanitation (Ecosan) concepts are emerging worldwide to boost sanitation coverage and agricultural production. Ecosan aims to achieve a rational use of human excreta through urine diversion and treatment of faeces, ... -
Mother to child transmission of HIV among infants enrolled for early infant diagnosis before and after the COVID-19 pandemic in Kampala, Uganda: A competing events survival analysis.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-11)The COVID-19 pandemic caused disruptions in Uganda’s HIV exposed infant diagnosis (EID) services. Despite the disruptions, there was a paucity of knowledge as to whether they affected the risk of Mother To Child Transmission ... -
Assessing approaches to strengthening human capacity for monitoring and evaluation at public health centres in Wakiso district,Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Introduction: Presence of Monitoring and Evaluation(M&E) staff with required competence is crucial in determining health outcomes. Methods: A descriptive survey research design, qualitative and quantitative in nature was ... -
Factors associated with intention to use long-acting reversible contraceptive methods among mothers 15-49 years admitted on postnatal ward in Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11-28)Introduction: Globally, 1.1 billion women of reproductive age needed contraceptive services in the year 2020. Out of these, 172 million women used no contraceptive method at all, despite their desire to avoid pregnancy. ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding among HIV-exposed infants (from birth to week 26) in Kampala City and Mukono District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)The stagnant HIV prevalence among adults has resulted in an increase in the number of HIV- exposed infants, many of whom are uninfected. Increasingly, it is acknowledged that these infants are at greater risk of childhood ... -
Determinants of the number of antenatal visits in Uganda using the 2016 Uganda demographic and health survey data: identification. of the best count model, with multilevel adjustment.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-07)Background The importance of Antenatal Care (ANC) cannot be overstated as it promotes both the mother's and the fetus's health. However, countries have significant differences in 4th ANC attendance Kenya (47%), Malawi ... -
Incidence rate of hospital re-admissions within 30 days and associated factors among patients with advanced HIV disease in Uganda: comparison of logistic and count regression models.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-29)Introduction: Effective management of persons with Advanced HIV Disease (AHD) is essential to reduce HIV-related readmissions. Readmissions often occur due to AHD complications, impacting healthcare costs and patient ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with non-exclusive breastfeeding with in the first 6 months among mothers of infants aged 6-12 months in Kinawataka slum, Nakawa division, Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Introduction: Breastfeeding provides ideal nourishment for proper infant growth and development and has a unique biological and emotional influence on the health of both mother and child. Despite the known benefits of ... -
Postnatal care attendance and associated factors among mothers accessing child vaccination services at Kawempe National Referral Hospital in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Introduction: In Uganda, there’s sub-optimal uptake of postnatal care services (PNC) in the continuum of maternal care hence, making it a poorly attended service in efforts to achieve safe motherhood. According to the 2016 ...