Browsing 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 the aetiology of measles disease and measles-like illness in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Globally, measles is estimated to cause 140,000 deaths annually. Measles and measles-like illness (MLI) remain a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in children in sub-Saharan Africa including Uganda. Understanding ... -
Assessing the role of communication in childhood vaccination uptake in Kampala, Uganda: case study of Kisenyi Health Center IV
(Makerere University, 2022-03-13)This was an exploratory study undertaken to document the perspectives of communication about childhood vaccination in Kampala City. The objectives of the study were to identify the vaccination communication interventions; ... -
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 ... -
Cost effectiveness of and willingness to pay for vaccination of village free-range poultry against Newcastle disease in Iganga district.
(Makerere University, 2016-06)Newcastle disease is the major constraint to village poultry production in the world but more so in developing countries. Eradication of this disease is unlikely but it can be effectively controlled through vaccination. ... -
Effect of baseline immune status on the antibody responses to Hepatitis B vaccination among adults
(Makerere University, 2022-11-30)Background; Hepatitis B virus (HBV) causes vaccine-preventable Hepatitis B disease. However, the immune response to the Hepatitis B vaccine varies, and 5 – 15% of vaccine recipients do not produce sufficient antibodies. ... -
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 ... -
Effect of school-based Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination on adolescent girls’ knowledge and acceptability of the HPV vaccine in Ibanda District in Uganda.
(African Journal of Reproductive Health December, 2014)From 2008 to 2011, schoolgirls were vaccinated against HPV in two districts in Uganda following sensitization. This study assessed girls’ knowledge of cervical cancer and HPV vaccine, and their acceptance of future vaccination ... -
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 measles vaccination among children aged 12 – 24 months in Busia district.
(Makerere University, 2018-11-23)Introduction: Measles vaccination is an effective public health intervention to reduce morbidity and mortality among children below 5years due to measles. In Busia measles vaccination has remained low at 70% despite the ... -
Factors associated with untimely vaccination among children aged 12 to 23 months in Tororo District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2016-11)ABSTRACT Background: Vaccination is one of the most cost effective child survival interventions preventing an estimated 2 to 3 million deaths due to Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD’s) annually. However, these diseases ... -
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 ... -
Hepatitis b vaccination status and associated factors among undergraduate students of Makerere university college of health sciences.
(2018-09-28)Introduction: Hepatitis B is a global health problem leading to approximately 780,000 deaths each year. In Uganda Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is highly endemic with a prevalence of 10%. Trainees in the health-related fields ... -
Immune response and associated factors to Hepatitis B vaccination among children under five attending care at the Mulago Hospital Assessment Centre Paediatrics Clinic
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Hepatitis B Virus vaccination is the cornerstone of prevention of the HBV infection especially in at-risk groups like children under five that are 60- 90% more likely to seroconvert to Chronic Hepatitis B ... -
In pursuit of African trypanosomiasis diagnostic antigens
(2009-11)Control of African trypanosomiases is hampered by unsatisfactory diagnostics, in addition to presence of only few efficacious drugs and complete absence of vaccines. Recent publication of the genomes of trypanosomatids of ... -
The influence of human papilloma virus vaccination on sexual behavior of adolescent girls: A case study of Nakasongola and Luwero Districts
(Makerere University, 2012)INTRODUCTION: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) the cause of cervical cancer is known to be spread through sexual contact. Vaccination against HPV before sexual debut was recommended by WHO as a way of primary prevention of ... -
Knowledge attitudes and practices among healthcare workers on hepatitis B birth dose vaccination at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a global public health challenge, with approximately 257 million people worldwide affected with chronic infections, with the highest in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. The majority ... -
Knowledge attitudes and practices of high-risk groups towards COVID-19 vaccination in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of high-risk groups towards the COVID-19 vaccination program in Kampala, Uganda, and to guide interventions improving uptake of the vaccine. A total of ... -
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 ...