School of Public Health (Public-Health) Collections: Recent submissions
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Factors associated with the quality of routine health management information system data for district level reporting and utilization in Makindye-Division Kampala Capital City Authority
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Despite the benefits of Health Management Information System (HMIS) data, its quality in low- and middle-income countries remains suboptimal. This study investigated factors influencing HMIS data quality in ... -
Developing a machine learning algorithm to predict prostate cancer risk in men aged 40 and above at risk of prostate cancer
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction – Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men globally and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Uganda. Despite the availability of screening tools, the accuracy of prostate cancer ... -
Utilization of sexual and reproductive health services and associated factors among urban refugee adolescent girls and young women:A case study of Jesuit Refugee Service
(Makerere University, 2024-11-21)Background: Uganda continues to receive large numbers of refugees from the DRC and South Sudan, through the Southwestern and Northern boarders. Humanitarian crises and migration make urban refugee adolescent girls and young ... -
Late initiation of antenatal care, associated factors, and drivers among pregnant women attending Buwambo Health Centre IV, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Late initiation of ANC services is not only associated with negative health outcomes such as premature births, still births, low birth weight and increased complications during pregnancy and childbirth, but it ... -
Assessment of conformity with regulatory requirements of cold chain storage of medicines in private pharmacies in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Pharmaceutical products are required to be stored under predetermined conditions of temperature and relative humidity in order to preserve their integrity, quality, safety and efficacy. Cold chain products ... -
Prevalence and correlates of preeclampsia in Hoima District- Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Background: Global maternal health indicators remain worrying; a woman dies every two minutes due to obstetric complications, 33% of which occur in pregnancy. Preeclampsia is the single most concerning pregnancy complication ... -
Assessment of factors affecting quality of vaccine cold chain management in health facilities in Kabale District, Western Uganda
(2024)Background: Effective immunization relies heavily on a well-managed vaccine cold chain to ensure the potency and efficacy of vaccines from production to administration. In Uganda vaccine cold chain management is compromised ... -
Examining dynamics and factors influencing the collaborative process during implementation of multisectoral public health action plans: A case study of the Uganda Nutrition Action Plan
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Multisectoral nutrition programs have been globally adopted to address malnutrition in all its forms. Malnutrition has various causal pathways that necessitate participatory design, implementation, monitoring ... -
Prevalence of dietary adherence and associated factors among adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes mellitus attending St. Francis Hospital Nsambya and Ugand Martyrs Hospital Lubaga Diabetes Clinics
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) is a chronic condition requiring lifelong management, including strict adherence to dietary recommendations. Despite the critical role of diet in managing T1D and preventing ... -
Malnutrition a probable predictor of mortality in Cerebral Palsy (CP), and the effect of the positive deviance and parent facilitator training strategies to malnutrition among children and youth with CP in Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: A CP prevalence study in eastern Uganda implied high mortality among children with CP as they grow older, and malnutrition was allegedly among the contributors. Nonetheless, evidence is scarce and targeted ... -
Assessing the effect of results-based financing on the maternal, newborn, and child health indicators for a community health program in Kyotera District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: The study recognizes the pressing need for improved Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) outcomes in Uganda, where a significant number of women still receive limited antenatal care and give birth outside ... -
Factors associated with family planning use among sexually active young (15–24 Years) people living with HIV in Kampala City, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Family planning (FP) is crucial for enabling young people to reach their full potential by preventing the health, social, and economic impacts of unplanned pregnancies. Despite its importance, FP use among ... -
Prevalence and associated factors of anaemia among adolescents in a nationally representative survey : Uganda National Panel Survey 2018/2019
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Previous data has suggested high rates of anemia among adolescents (ages 10 – 19 years) in low- and middle-Income countries. However, it is unclear whether the rates of anemia have significantly improved following ... -
Exploring factors associated with utilization of perinatal death review data by midwives in public health facilities in Mukono District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Improving maternal health services in Uganda were proven to significantly improve birth outcomes and reduce perinatal mortality. Perinatal death reviews have the potential to reduce perinatal mortality by up ... -
COVID-19 vaccine uptake and associated factors among health workers in Kampala City Council Authority health facilities, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Globally, health care workers (HCWs) are among the most at risk of contracting COVID-19 and as a result, they were prioritized to receive the vaccine. However, a number of studies reported slow uptake of this vaccine among ... -
An analysis of the pattern of pedestrian injuries and deaths in relation to land-use, transport and socioeconomic factors in Kampala city, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11-20)Background: Research has found variations in how different built environment factors affect pedestrian crash risk. This study extends existing research by examining their micro-level influence at the ward/parish unit in ... -
Factors associated with early identification of developmental delays and disabilities, and linkage to care among children under 5 years in Kabarole District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Children in rural and resource-constrained areas face challenges in accessing early diagnosis and care for developmental delays and disabilities, affecting about 4.3% of children aged 0–4 years. In Kabarole District, despite ... -
Uterine rupture and associated factors among pregnant women at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2024-11-20)Background:Uterine rupture is a life-threatening obstetric complication, particularly prevalent in low-resource settings like Uganda, where it significantly contributes to maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with substance use among adolescents and young people on HIV care at Kalisizo Hospital, Kyotera district Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12-13)Introduction: In sub-Saharan Africa, a significant proportion of adolescents living with HIV consume substances, and these have negative effects on their drug adherence and their quality of life. This study therefore ... -
Prevalence of periodontal disease, associated factors among adults 19-65 years living in slum areas of Katanga in Mulago, Kawempe Division
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Periodontal diseases are a major public health problem worldwide, affecting a significant proportion of the adult population. There is limited data on the prevalence of periodontal diseases in Uganda and the ...