Browsing by Subject "Health Centres"
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Assessing knowledge about early initiation of antenatal care, and perceived pregnancy risk among women attending antenatal care at public health facilities in Mukono District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03-31)Background. Antenatal care (ANC) is one of the interventions aimed at reducing preventable maternal and perinatal mortality. Early initiation of ANC is vital for early risk assessment and management as well as provision ... -
Continuous labor support from a companion of choice in Uganda: Practices, role orientation, experiences and effect on birth outcomes
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: With the current pace of progress in meeting the goal to end preventable maternal deaths by 2030, the world will likely fall short of this target by more than 1 million lives. Globally, up to 2.5 million lives ... -
An encryption and decryption tool for privacy and confidentiality of patients’ data in electronic health records in Uganda
(Makerere university, 2022-04)Introduction: Patients are required to share information with their doctors to facilitate correct diagnosis and determination of treatment, especially to avoid adverse drug interactions. However, most patients may refuse ... -
Factors associated with timeliness of submission of weekly epidemiological surveillance reports by health facilities in Kabarole District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction. Timeliness of submission of weekly epidemiological surveillance reports (WESR) is one of the ways through which countries can detect and respond to epidemic-prone diseases. To achieve timeliness of submission ... -
A model to predict the correct stocking levels of artemisinin-based combination therapies in Kira Health Center III and Kisenyi Health Centre IV
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction The persistent low stock/stock-outs of malaria essential medicines, such as, Artemisinin-based Combination Therapies (ACTs), in public health facilities is a major hinderance to treatment and management of ... -
Procurement, distribution and management of medicines in the health sub-districts under the decentralization system in Uganda; a case study of Iganga District.
(2010-10)The general objective of the study was to examine the procurement, distribution and management of medicines in Health Sub Districts (HSDs) under the decentralized health care systems with the view of identifying the gaps ... -
The realization of the right to health services among women and children in Nakivale Refugee Settlement
(Makerere University, 2020-12)Women and children comprise more than half of Nakivale’s total population. They have unique health challenges which makes them vulnerable and therefore need extra health attention. This study set out to examine the realization ... -
Redesigning and construction of Kasana HC IV, Luweero District
(Makerere University, 2018-06)Good health is instrumental in facilitating socio-economic transformation. Over the years, Uganda has made some progress in improving the health conditions of its population including the people of Luweero District. In ...