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A cost effectiveness analysis of pulmonary tuberculosis case finding strategies among high risk communities in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2017)
Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is still a major global health risk and Sub-Saharan Africa carries the greatest TB burden. Prompt identification and treatment of new TB cases are important in TB control. To improve TB case ...
Demand-creation for couples’ HIV counselling and testing among married or cohabiting individuals in Rakai, Uganda: Trends, motivations, barriers and intervention outcomes
(Makerere University, 2017-01)
Introduction: Couples’ HIV counselling and testing (couples’ HCT) can improve identification of undiagnosed HIV infections and promote timely linkage and retention into HIV care among HIV- discordant and concordant HIV ...
Association of dietary intake and socio-demographic factors with nutritional status of HIV-infected adolescents at Reach out Mbuya Parish HIV/AIDS Initiative
(Makerere University, 2017)
Introduction: Malnutrition is a common problem occurring among HIV-infected individuals worldwide. In Uganda, 36.2% of the adolescents living with HIV are stunted and 18% are wasted. In order to prevent or recover from ...
Non-retention of mother-baby pairs in care in elimination of mother to child transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Gulu District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017)
Introduction: Poor retention in HIV care of mother-baby pairs remains a public health challenge in the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. We determined the rate of non-retention and time-to non-retention ...
An evaluation of community led total sanitation in Molo Subcounty, Tororo District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017)
Introduction and Background: Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) is an integrated approach done to achieve and sustain open defecation free status and is focused on igniting a change in sanitation behaviour rather than ...
Patient Satisfaction with Services at Dental out Patient Department- Mulago Hospital, Uganda.
(Makerere university, 2017-09-01)
Introduction:
Patient satisfaction is crucial in the evaluation of the overall quality of dental healthcare, and is an important indicator in improving the quality of dental care. Patient satisfaction surveys are essential ...
Breastfeeding practice and associated factors among infants 1-11 months born to HIV positive mothers attending postnatal care at Nsambya Hospital
(Makerere University, 2017-01)
Introduction:
Breastfeeding practice significantly reduces the risk of malnutrition and infectious diseases especially in the first year of life. Although the HIV pandemic has hindered breastfeeding, WHO recommends it ...
HIV related disabilities, and utilisation of rehabilitation services by people living with HIV receiving care at the Mulago Immune Suppressive Syndrome Clinic, Kampala-Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017)
Background: Globally, the proportion of PLHIV that are actively receiving ART increased from 15 million in 2010 to 17 million in 2015.This led to a reduction in AIDS related deaths implying that PLHIV are now living longer. ...
Uptake and factors associated with compliance to ivermectin treatment for onchocerciasis under the mass treatment program in Gulu District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017)
Background: Human onchocerciasis is the second leading infectious cause of blindness in Africa and cause of severe skin disease. It is caused by Onchocerca volvulus. Before the launch of national control programme, the ...
Use of modern family planning methods among HIV positive mothers attending mother baby care points at health facilities in Kabarole District Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017)
Background: Preventing unintended pregnancies among women living with HIV is an important component in the elimination of mother-to-child HIV transmission (eMTCT) and enhancement of maternal health outcomes. Despite increased ...