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Assessment of the implementation of intensified tuberculosis case finding among HIV positive clients attending Kampala Capital City Authority public health facilities in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2016)
Background: Uganda is among the 22 high TB burden countries in the world. Kampala district has the highest TB burden among all districts in Uganda,with its health facilities reporting up to 20 percent of the tuberculosis ...
Factors affecting utilization of HIV/AIDS services among adolescents 10-19 years Kisenyi parish, Kampala, Uganda
(2016-08)
Background
Human Immune Deficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is a growing epidemic among adolescents, especially in low and middle income countries including Uganda. Adolescents are now a ...
Prevalence and risk factors of echinococcus granulosus infection in dogs in Moroto and Bukedea districts in Uganda
(Springer Netherlands, 2016)
A cross sectional study was conducted in Moroto and Bukedea districts of Uganda from May to September 2013 to determine the prevalence and risk factors of Echinococcus granulosus infection in dogs. Fresh dog faecal samples ...
A comparison of sexual risk behaviours and HIV seroprevalence among circumcised and uncircumcised men before and after implementation of the safe male circumcision programme in Uganda
(BioMed Central, 2016-01)
Background: Although male circumcision reduces the heterosexual HIV transmission risk, its effect may be attenuated if circumcised men increase sexual risk behaviours (SRB) due to perceived low risk. In Uganda information ...
The reference range of serum magnesium substance concentration among healthy young adults at Makerere University College of Health Sciences 2012
(2016-04)
Background: Magnesium is the second most abundant intracellular cation, with only a small proportion of the body’s content being in the extracellular fluid. It is required for the active transport of other cations such as ...
Utilization of modern family planning methods among rural women of reproductive aged (15-49 yrs), Kasese District
(Makerere University, 2016)
Introduction: Utilization of family planning services and contraception is critical with the world population currently at seven billion inhabitants. Unfortunately, too many people (250 million) do not have the means to ...
Association of dietary nutrient intake and body mass index among newly diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes patients attending diabetic clinics in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2016)
Background: Overweight and obesity are significant risk factors for majority of complications among type 2 diabetes patients. With the need of prevention of diabetes related complications, dietary measures for body mass ...
Effect of repeated anthelminthic treatment on malaria in school children in Kenya: A randomized, open label, equivalence trial
(Makerere University, 2016)
Background: In Africa, malaria and soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) occur in the same populations and sometimes in the same individuals, with school-age children being at the greatest risk of coinfection. It has been ...
Determinants of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers less than 25 years attending the immunization clinic at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2016)
Introduction and background: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends Exclusive Brest Feeding (EBF) for six months. The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding is still low and the duration of breastfeeding is also ...
Prevalence and factors associated with Helicobacter pylori Infection in adults attending medical outpatient unit at Aden Abdulle Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia
(2016-10)
Background: H. pylori is known to be a highly prevalent infection among persons in
developing countries. It is an established etiologic agent for acute and chronic gastritis
and a predisposing factor in peptic ulcer ...