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Factors affecting utilization of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy in bukanga health sub district - isingiro district- Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2016-06)
Background: Intermittent preventive treatment (IPTp) using Sulphadoxine/Pyrimethamine is a strategy recommended for preventing malaria in Pregnancy worldwide (WHO 2014 ), however utilisation of IPTp services was low, (49% ...
Parasite-based diagnosis for malaria in Uganda: feasibility and cost-effectiveness
(Makerere University, 2012)
From 2006 the first-line treatment for uncomplicated malaria in Uganda was with
artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT). In 2010, Uganda adopted the universal
parasite-based diagnosis for malaria before treatment ...
Demographic and Household Food Security factors associated with Malnutrition among School Going Children 6-12 Years in Kaliro District, Uganda
(Makerere university, 2017-11)
Introduction
Malnutrition is a major public health concern affecting a significant number of school children
influencing their health, growth and development, and school academic performance. This study was intended to ...
The reliability of sickling and solubility tests and peripheral blood film method sickle cell disease screening at District Health centres in Uganda
(Clin Mother Child Health, 2010)
Although sickling and solubility tests and peripheral blood film methods are today available for sickle cell disease screening
in Uganda, their reliability and ease of applicability have not been determined. This study ...
Understanding newborn care in Uganda: Towards future interventions
(Makerere University, 2010-11)
Worldwide, almost four million babies die every year in the first month of life and another three millions are born dead. The highest rates are in Africa. In Uganda, over forty thousand newborn deaths and a similar number ...
Extent of use of Aloe vera locally extracted products for management of ailments in communities of Kitagata Sub-county in Sheema District, Western Uganda.
(2014)
Abstract Aloe vera is widely used locally in communities in Uganda as a medicinal plant. It is said to contain various nutrient substances and vitamins that have curative properties. It is said to heal a variety of diseases ...
Initiatives supporting evidence informed health system policymaking in Cameroon and Uganda: A comparative historical case study
(BioMed Central, 2014-11)
Background: There is a scarcity of empirical data on institutions devoted to knowledge brokerage and their influence
in Africa. Our objective was to describe two pioneering Knowledge Translation Platforms (KTPs) supporting ...
Climate for evidence informed health system policymaking in Cameroon and Uganda before and after the introduction of knowledge translation platforms: a structured review of governmental policy documents
(BioMed Central, 2014-12)
Background: There is a scarcity of empirical data on African country climates for evidence-informed health system
policymaking (EIHSP) to backup the longstanding reputation that research evidence is not valued enough by ...