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The role of procurement processes on the availability of modern contraceptives in lower level public and private health facilities in Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2018-11-26)
Introduction: Access to quality contraceptives in health facilities is important in improving maternal and child health in Uganda. In 2010, the Uganda government committed to improving contraception by increasing budgetary ...
Comparison of surveillance and response capacities for Ebola and Marburg viral disease epidemics between previously affected and non-affected districts of Uganda: lessons for future preparedness
(Makerere University, 2018-11)
Introduction:
Ebola and Marburg virus genera belong to Filoviridae. The Marburg virus and Ebola Zaire, Sudan,
and Bundibugyo subtypes have caused large viral hemorrhagic fever outbreaks. The first Ebola/Marburg ...
Determinants of fresh still births at public health facilities in Mubende District, rural Western Uganda: unmatched case control study
(Makerere University, 2018-11-26)
Background/Objective:
Global still birth rate is at 18.9 per 1000 live births of which 98% are from low income countries and half of them are Fresh Still Births (FSB). Uganda’s still birth rate is at 21per 1000 live births ...
Health workers’ adherence to guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of uncomplicated malaria in health facilities in jinja district, eastern Uganda.
(2018-11-30)
Introduction: Malaria is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Uganda especially in children under 5 years. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are key malaria control strategies. The National Malaria Control ...
Uptake of cervical cancer screening services and associated factors among women in Ruhaama County, Ntungamo district
(Makerere University, 2018)
Introduction: Routine screening for cervical cancer allows for early detection, prevention and
treatment of precancerous lesions and early disease. However, the current cervical cancer
screening rate in Uganda is low ...
Assessing the effect of menstruation on school performance among adolescent girls in primary schools in Petta Sub County Tororo District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-11-30)
Introduction: Menstruation is characterized by psychological and physiological challenges that affect school attendance, participation, concentration and completion of class work among adolescent girls. Limited data exists ...
Predictors of perinatal mortality in Busoga region, Uganda: a case control study.
(Makerere University, 2018-11-22)
Introduction
Although 6 million perinatal deaths were saved in the last 2 decades, another 6 million continue to die in
utero and shortly after birth. Eight out of ten neonates who die in Uganda are below 1 week and for ...
Feeding practices, mothers' experiences and support for children (0 to 24 months) with oral clefts presenting at a specialist hospital in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-11-28)
Background: Appropriate feeding practices are vital for the nutrition of children. Despite a low incidence of 0.73 in 1000, Ugandan children with oral clefts face feeding difficulties that affect their feeding practices, ...
Clinical laboratory waste management in Masaka region, Uganda: a cross sectional study on practices and associated factors among laboratory personnel
(2018-12-06)
Introduction: As evidence-based medicine picks pace in Uganda, clinical laboratory diagnosis
is increasingly gaining prominence. With this comes an increase in waste generated by clinical
laboratories. Improper management ...
Exploring the utilisation of research evidence in Uganda's health policy formulation processes: a case if the National Medicines Policy 2015
(2018-12-06)
Introduction: Research is a vital tool in formulating health policies aimed at improving service
delivery. Policies that utilize research evidence at formulation are likely to be more successful in
achieving desired ...