School of Public Health (Public-Health) Collections: Recent submissions
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Prevalence of undernutrition and associated factors among children 6-59 months: A comparative study in commercial sugarcane and non-sugarcane growing households in Luuka District
(Makerere University, 2023-01-10)There has been an increase in undernutrition reported among children in Luuka district as sugarcane growing has been at a drastic increase. This study sought to compare the prevalence of undernutrition and to assess the ... -
Factors associated with time from birth to the first HIV testing, and drivers of late HIV testing among HIV-exposed infants tested at Kawempe National referral hospital, Kampala city, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-09)ABSTRACT Background: The Early infant HIV diagnosis at 6 weeks is the crucial intervention for the detection of HIV acquired in utero or during birth in HIV-exposed infants, and in enabling timely initiation of ART for ... -
Lymphatic filariasis infection five years after discontinuing Mass Drug Administration in Lango Sub region of Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Background: Lymphatic filariasis (LF) continues to cause preventable disability in tropical and subtropical countries, including Uganda. It is a disease targeted for elimination by the World Health Organisation using an ... -
Utilisation Of HIV Viral Load Testing Services At Kamuli General Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Introduction. Uganda adopted the HIV viral load (VL) test as a preferred approach for monitoring response to ART and to diagnose/confirm ART treatment failure in 2014. However, its utility in most of the ART clinics in ... -
Viral load suppression among aAdolescents in HIV Care within primary health care facilities in Lubaga Division, Kampala Capital City Authority
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Background: Adolescents on ART should virally suppress within six months to live longer, boost immune system and reduce risk of HIV transmission . This study investigated VLS among adolescents in HIV care in primary ... -
Access to selected sexual reproductive health services among adolescent refugees in Rhino camp refugee settlement in Arua district.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-17)Introduction: Uganda hosts 1.4 million refugees and conflict-affected people. Widely regarded as the best place in Africa to be a refuge. Adolescents in refugee camps in West Nile Region face challenges that can be ... -
Factors Associated With The levels of Male Involvement In The Use Of Contraceptives By Males and Females In Nagongera Town Coulcil Tororo District,Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-16)Introduction: Every day more than 1,600 women and more than 10,000 new-born babies die from preventable complications during pregnancy and childbirth worldwide. As the first pillar of safe motherhood and an essential ... -
Prevalence and associated factors for hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women in Banadir hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-20)Introduction: There are about 65 million individuals who carry HBV in Africa, with a 25% mortality risk. In sub-Saharan Africa, the prevalence of HBV infection ranges from 9-20%. Pregnant mothers who test positive for both ... -
Prevalence of human brucellosis and associated factors among febrile patients aged 18 years and above attending Kaabong general hospital, Karamoja region, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-05)Introduction: Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease that commonly infects both humans and animals causing public health concerns such as food safety, the disease also affects animal health, animal production, and trade in live ... -
Uptake of hepatitis B diagnostic services among hepatitis B patients; The case of Yumbe Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Background: Despite hepatitis B virus infection being a vaccine preventable liver disease, 257 million people are estimated to be chronically infected globally making it one of the commonest infections, causing more than ... -
Factors associated with Covid-19 vaccine uptake among adult refugees in Kyangwali, Kikuube district-Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-19)Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic has affected more than 200 million people causing loss of life and livelihood across the entire world. This accelerated the development of Covid-19 vaccines. Data ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with occupational injuries among medical waste handlers at three National Referral Hospitals in Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-20)Background: Occupational injuries still remain one of the most important public health challenges, killing over 360,000 workers worldwide each year. Research has demonstrated that medical waste handlers, especially in ... -
Nutritional status, illness severity and length of hospital stay in HIV exposed uninfected compared to HIV unexposed uninfected children under 2 years of age
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Background: HIV infection and exposure is still a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality in children. PMTCT interventions have greatly reduced the number of HIV-infected children and together with a stable adult ... -
Adherence to antiretroviral therapy before and after substitution to Dolutegravir and associated factors among pregnant and postpartum mothers at the MUJHU supported facilities in Kampala - Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-19)Introduction: In 2020, the Uganda Ministry of health rolled out the use of dolutegravir based ART regimens as the preferred first line ART for all people living with HIV including the pregnant and postpartum mothers. Despite ... -
Uptake of modern family planning methods and associated factors among young people (15-24 years) in Wakiso District Central Region, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Introduction: Youth friendly services are designed to make health services accommodate the unique needs of youth including modern FP. A big proportion of young people however are not knowledgeable, and not comfortable in ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with advanced HIV disease at enrolment in care among adults aged 18 years at selected Public Health Centres in Kampala city, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-12)Background: Despite successes in HIV/AIDS care in Uganda, a high number of people are still dying from AIDS related illnesses. Advanced HIV disease (AHD) at enrolment in care is still a problem four years after the adoption ... -
The effect of CD4 point of care testing on CD4 access among newly initiated art clients in Kisenyi HC IV, Kampala in 2019.
(Makerere University, 2022-08)Introduction: In order to increase access to CD4 testing, MoH/ UNHLS procured a BD FACS Presto CD4 point of Care (POC) machine that was installed at Kisenyi H/C IV given its high patient volumes. Since January 2019 when ... -
Prevalence of Hepatitis B vaccination and associated factors among adults attending Budwale Health Center in Mbale District Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)With the introduction of Hepatitis B vaccination with in the general community, it is important to understand the factors that would determine its uptake. This is specifically essential for planning, implementing, and ... -
Psychosocial well-being of adolescents during Covid-19 Lockdowns in Kahoora Division of Hoima District
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Background: In Uganda, thousands of adolescents were forced to stay home during the COVID-19 lockdowns. However, it is not known how their psycho-social wellbeing was affected by the COVID-19 lockdowns. The present study ... -
Parents, teachers and therapists’ experiences and perceptions about early interventions for autistic children in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a chronic neuro developmental disorder with core deficits in social interaction, social communication and stereotyped /repetitive behaviour and /or restricted interests. The ...