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B- and T- cell responses to novel schistosoma mansoni skin-stage antigens among infected individuals in Entebbe – Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2013-07)Background: Schistosoma mansoni is the second major parasitic cause of morbidity and mortality after P. falciparum. Early after transformation, the skin larval stage (also known as the skin schistosomulum) is a major target ... -
BARRIERS AND MOTIVATORS FOR MAINTENANCE OF OPEN DEFECATION FREE COMMUNITIES IN ABIM DISTRICT, UGANDA
(Makerere University, 2019-11-06)Introduction: Lack of access to improved sanitation facilities is still a serious threat to public health affecting billions of people globally. Consequently, people are compelled to practice open defecation which ... -
BREASTFEEDING STATUS AMONG FEMALE TEACHERS IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KAMPALA CAPITAL CITY
(Makerere University, 2019-11-20)Background: Breastfeeding is key in a child’s survival however it is a challenge among working mothers. The status of breastfeeding among teachers in public primary schools in Kampala is not known. Objective: To investigate ... -
Caretaker knowledge and factors associated with Human Papilloma Virus vaccine completion among adolescent girls in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-07)Background: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), a group of over 200 viruses, cause more than 99% of the cervical cancer cases of which HPV sub types 16 and 18 contribute 70% of the cases. HPV vaccination prevents cervical cancer ... -
Case detection of tuberculosis patients using machine learning : a case study of China Friendship Hospital Naguru, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-08-18)Although early detection and treatment of Tuberculosis cases are the hallmark of successful TB control, diagnostic delay is still long and common in Uganda. Therefore, the study aimed at developing a tool that uses ... -
Causes and contributors to neonatal deaths during a Health system strengthening project in Luuka District , Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Background; In Sub Sahara Africa and Uganda, neonatal mortality is high. There are evidence- based interventions for reducing neonatal deaths, but they are not widely available. In addition, numerous interventions to improve ... -
Ceaseraen section related post-operative morbidity in two busy hospitals in Kampala.
(2019-12-28)Background Morbidities following cesarean sections (CS) are a huge problem in health facilities of Kampala district and never reported. The study determined the prevalence of morbidities after CS and assessed the factors ... -
Challenges and enablers of laboratory accreditation of hubs in central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11-07)Introduction: Reliable laboratory services are vital to a high-quality health care system since they play a crucial role in detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease in patients. The accreditation of laboratory improves ... -
The Challenges faced by Media Organisations in Migrating from Analogue Transmission to Digital Transmission in Uganda: A Case Study Of WBS TV
(Makerere University, 2015-05-08)Uganda committed to switching off its analogue signals by 2015 in line with the international deadline. Not much has been achieved in that regard. Subsequent efforts to phase out the analogue broadcasting systems and replace ... -
Clients' perception of the quality and satisfaction with provider-initiated HIV testing and counseling in Kayunga District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2013-12)Introduction: Provider-Initiated HIV Testing and Counseling (PITC) is well accepted and implemented in many countries in PMTC, TB and STD clinics. However, information about clients’ perceptions of its quality and satisfaction ... -
Clinical laboratory waste management in Masaka region, Uganda: a cross sectional study on practices and associated factors among laboratory personnel
(2018-12-06)Introduction: As evidence-based medicine picks pace in Uganda, clinical laboratory diagnosis is increasingly gaining prominence. With this comes an increase in waste generated by clinical laboratories. Improper management ... -
A Comparative Analysis of Satisfaction among Clients on the Kisiizi Hospital Community Insurance Scheme and Non-Insured Clients at Kisiizi Hospital, Rukungiri District
(2019-12-03)Introduction: Patients’ satisfaction is considered core to quality of health care. In the developed world, patients’ satisfaction surveys have improved quality of healthcare delivery and have become a mandatory issue in ... -
COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF NUTRITION STATUS AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG CHILDREN AGED 6-59 MONTHS FROM THE REFUGEE HOST COMMUNITY AND NON-HOST COMMUNITY OF ISINGIRO DISTRICT
(Makerere University, 2019-12-02)Background: Proxy-indicators in nutrition among under-fives assess, monitor well-being of populations. Under-nutrition is a public health concern in refugee hosting districts which are rural with generally poor social ... -
A comparative assessment of the conventional and the community based system of solid waste management in Kisenyi II Parish, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2010-08)Introduction: Worldwide, solid waste management (SWM) is a challenge to many urban areas and concerns related to it continue to grow. In Uganda, SWM is the responsibility of local governments and Kampala City Council ... -
Comparison of malaria morbidity before and after indoor residual spraying in Kanungu District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-11)Background: Malaria remains one of the most serious global health problems and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Malaria causes more illness and death than any other single disease in Uganda. In Kanungu district, ... -
Comparison of models for analysis of time to loss to follow up and associated risk factors among patients receiving tuberculosis treatment from Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains the top infectious killer worldwide. In Uganda, incidence of TB was reported at 200 per 100,000 people per year. Loss to follow up (LTFU) on TB treatment was 13% in Uganda and 10% in ... -
Comparison of semi-parametric and parametric survival analysis models for identifying predictors of virological suppression among HIV-infected adults on ART at the Joint Clinical Research Centre, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04-29)Background: Semi-parametric and parametric survival analysis models have been widely used to analyze the effects of covariates on survival time. The Cox proportional hazards (PH) model in particular remains the most popular ... -
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 ... -
Comparison of the performance of ordinary logistic, log-binomial, and modified Poisson regression models in identifying determinants of teenage pregnancies in Uganda..
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Introduction: Teenage pregnancy is a major public health concern in low-income countries. Uganda's rate is estimated at 25%, one of the highest in sub-Saharan Africa. Commonly associated factors include poverty, low ...