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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Prevalence and factors associated with psychological distress among women attending postnatal and infant vaccination clinics at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-12)
Introduction: Disorders of mental health during pregnancy and after childbirth is a global problem. Postnatal psychological distress is a higher burden in low and middle-income countries compared to high-income countries. ...
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. ...
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. ...