College of Health Sciences (CHS): Recent submissions
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Evaluation of non-conformities identified in accredited medical laboratories in Uganda and experiences of laboratory personnel during processes of identifying these non-conformities
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: Identification, control, analysis of trends and management, of non-conformities in medical laboratories is one of the management requirements that laboratories accredited to ISO 15189 must implement as part ... -
Prevalence of acute postoperative pain and factors affecting its control in adult patients following intramedullary nailing for isolated femur fracture at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) describes pain as "an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with actual or potential tissue damage." ... -
Adherence to tuberculosis treatment and associated factors among adult HIV/TB co-infected out-patients in the continuous treatment phase in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the major public health problems worldwide, mainly affecting middle and low-income countries which account for over 80% of TB cases and deaths. Treatment acceptance and adherence ... -
A review of the rehabilitation of malnourished tuberculosis adult patients using ready to use therapeutic food in Hoima and Mbale Districts: a retrospective cohort study
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) has existed for millennia and remains a major global health problem causing ill health for about 10 million people each year. For a long period of time, TB was the leading cause of death ... -
Type 2 diabetes testing in Eastern Uganda: a contextualized evaluation of available point-of-care tests
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Diabetes is one of the major global health threats today with 537 million living with the disease, which contributes 11.3% to global mortality. Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest proportion of undiagnosed ... -
Prevalence of undernutrition among children aged 6 t0 12 years in a disaster-prone district: a case study of Mbale district in eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11-02)Background: Undernutrition in school age children between 6 to 12 years is associated with a considerable burden of disease and adverse short- and long-term effects on health, growth and education. In disaster prone areas, ... -
Assessing knowledge, practices and associated factors towards Hepatitis B infection among healthcare practitioners in Gulu City, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a potentially fatal infection that is preventable with vaccination yet remains a major source of morbidity and mortality globally. Health care practitioners (HCPs) are among the ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with ocular burns among patients with burns in the Burns Unit at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital
(Makerere, 2023)Introduction: Ocular burns are a significant cause of morbidity and visual impairment with potentially devastating long-term consequences in the burn patient. Mulago National Referral Hospital Eye Clinic frequently ... -
Informed consent knowledge, experiences and perspectives among clients receiving non-surgical healthcare services at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: In medical ethics, healthcare providers have a moral obligation to ensure that all information about the patient’s condition and any proposed procedures are communicated and that the patient is not harmed. This ... -
Factors associated with uptake of Hepatitis B Virus Vaccination among health care workers in Agago District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction/background: Hepatitis B is a potentially life-threatening viral liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Several factors are known to influence HBV vaccine uptake among HCWs, however for Agago ... -
Artemether-Lumefantrine Plasmodium Falciparum clearance and associated factors among uncomplicated Malaria patients in Adjumani District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)The development of artemisinin resistance threatens the efforts to global malaria control. Artemisinin resistance has been reported in Northern Uganda and some African countries. Considering both host and parasite genetic ... -
A web-based performance assessment tool for immunisation health workers in Uganda: A case of Tororo General Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Assessing health worker performance is vital in determining immunisation coverage, as it is essential for making evidence-based decisions. It helps implement effective interventions to improve the quality and ... -
Prevalence of anaemia and associated factors among adolescent girls in public secondary schools in Kamuli District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: Anaemia remains one of the critical public health concerns among adolescent girls in developing countries as they are more predisposed to anaemia possibly as a result of inadequate intake of iron-rich foods, ... -
Evaluation of antipyretic and immunomodulatory activity of aqueous and total crude extract of indigenous red Capsicum annuum L. fruit extracts in albino Wistar rats
(Makerere Univesrity, 2023)Background: Capsicum annuum L. is a common plant used as a spice and as a medicinal plant in management of fever and immune booster in local communities though its effectiveness is not fully known. This study aimed at i) ... -
Early outcomes and associated factors following laparoscopic fundoplication in Kampala Metropolitan Area-Uganda: A multicentre retrospective cohort study
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Laparoscopic fundoplication has become the gold standard surgical option for PPI-refractory GERD and symptomatic hiatus hernia. A plethora of western studies have demonstrated favorable outcomes following ... -
Molecular subtypes, risk factors and survival of colorectal adenocarcinoma patients in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-06-26)Introduction: In Uganda, there has been a gradual increase in the burden of colorectal cancer (CRC) in the last decades. CRC is presenting at a young age, late stage, and runs an aggressive course. Understanding the reasons ... -
Awareness and perception of patients rights in clinical services among clients attending the outpatients department at Mawenzi Regional Referral Hospital, Tanzania
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Background: Patient rights are those owed to the patient as a human being, by physicians, healthcare workers, and by the state. Without the appropriate understanding of the patient’s rights, the healthcare team may at times ... -
The ethicality of mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations in Uganda: A qualitative study
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Background: COVID-19 spread globally and caused greater than 3.9 million deaths worldwide. Approximately 2.8 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines were administered worldwide. Some studies suggested that vaccination was the ... -
Healthcare workers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards multi-drug resistant tuberculosis, Arua District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) remains a public health crisis and a health security threat. The incidence of MDR TB in Uganda is 3.2 cases per 100,000 population. Cumulatively the MDR TB unit in the Arua ... -
Compliance with Hepatitis B screening guidelines at an Urban HIV Clinic with over 12,000 HIV positive clients in Kampala, Uganda; a mixed methods study
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction/Background: Chronic infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a global public health challenge and several international and national guidelines now recommend routine HBV screening in HIV positive individuals. ...