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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 ...
Chest radiographic features and factors associated with smear negative, culture positive pulmonary Tuberculosis in Uganda: a population based study.
(2018-07-27)
Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Early, accurate detection and treatment of active cases is vital for good clinical outcomes and disease control. Although sputum ...
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 ...
EFFECT OF INTENSIVE VERSUS STANDARD ANTHELMINTHIC TREATMENT ON INNATE IMMUNE RESPONSES IN HIGH HELMINTH BURDEN UGANDAN FISHING VILLAGES
(Makerere University, 2018-11-22)
Background: Mass drug administration (MDA) was one of the strategies set by the World Health Organization (2012), to eliminate helminths, reduce helminth-associated morbidity and mortality. Following MDA implementation, a ...
Prevalence, Immunological and Clinical Factors Associated with Malaria Among Patients with Tuberculosis in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2018-04)
Background: Uganda is among the 30 most TB/HIV burdened countries. Similarly, Uganda ranks 9th among the 15 countries that contribute 80% of the global malaria deaths. There is a possibility of a dual infection of malaria ...
Health related quality of life among prostate cancer patients on androgen deprivation therapy treated in Mulago hospital and Uganda cancer institute.
(Makerere University, 2018-06-12)
BACKGROUND: The incidence of prostate cancer in Uganda increases by 5.2% annually. Majority of patients are diagnosed with advanced disease that is only managed with palliation using Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT). ...