Browsing School of Public Health (Public-Health) Collections by Subject "Uganda"
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A comparison of sexual risk behaviours and HIV seroprevalence among circumcised and uncircumcised men before and after implementation of the safe male circumcision programme in Uganda
(BioMed Central, 2016-01)Background: Although male circumcision reduces the heterosexual HIV transmission risk, its effect may be attenuated if circumcised men increase sexual risk behaviours (SRB) due to perceived low risk. In Uganda information ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
COST-EFFECTIVENESS ANALYSIS OF PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE (PBO) LONG LASTING INSECTICIDE NETS (LLINS) COMPARED TO NON PBO LLINS IN THE REDUCTION OF MALARIA AMONG CHILDREN LESS THAN TEN YEARS IN JINJA DISTRICT
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Background: Vector resistance in Uganda has threatened to reverse the present gains in Malaria control. To address the challenge of vector resistance, WHO recommends the distribution of Piperonyl Butoxide (PBO) Long Lasting ... -
Coverage and effect of intensive adherence counseling on viral load suppression in a public HIV Care Center, Kampala, Uganda: A mixed methods retrospective study January 2015 to October 2018
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Background: Intensive adherence counseling (IAC) is fundamental to enhance adherence and increase durability of ART regimens among ART treated unsuppressed people living with HIV (PLWH). This study evaluated coverage, ... -
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 ... -
Determinants for utilization of adolescent sexual and reproductive health services in Njeru municipality – Buikwe district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-08-04)Background: Sexual and reproductive health challenges among adolescents can significantly be prevented by the use of adolescent sexual and reproductive health services (ASRHS). There was a gap in research when it came to ... -
Determinants of birth spacing intervals among women in Imvepi refugee settlement - Arua District
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Introduction: Poorly spaced pregnancies have been documented to result in poor maternal and child health outcomes due to associated risks. WHO recommends 33 months inter birth interval to improve maternal and child health ... -
Determinants of compliance of mothers to referrals for skilled delivery attendance by village health teams in Abim district, Uganda
(2018-11-26)ABSTRACT Background: Although maternal mortality ratio (MMR) in Uganda has reduced from 438 to 336 per 100,000 live births over the last six years, MMR in Karamoja region remains high at 750 per 100,000 live births. These ... -
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 ... -
Determinants of utilization of a no-cost HIV transition clinic: A cross-sectional study of young adults living with HIV/AIDS
(Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics, 2014)There is minimal research that has been conducted among young adults to understand the determinants of the utilization of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) health services in this population. The purpose of this study was ... -
Determinants of utilization of a no-cost HIV transition clinic: A cross-sectional study of young adults living with HIV/AIDS
(Dove Medical Press, 2014)There is minimal research that has been conducted among young adults to understand the determinants of the utilization of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) health services in this population. The purpose of this study was ... -
Determinants of utilization of HIV transition clinic services by young adults at the Infectious Disease Institute, Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2013-09)Introduction: Though there are established HIV transition programmes including the Transition Clinic of Infectious Diseases Institute (TC-IDI), Kampala, Uganda providing HIV health care management, support groups and STIs ... -
Disability predisposure to urinary tract infections among adolescent girls: a prospective cohort study in Tororo district, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2018-11-15)Introduction: The risk of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) is disproportionately distributed among adolescent girls despite the absence of research illustrating the incidence. Objective: The study investigated how ... -
A discrete choice experiment to predict factors associated with enrollment to a National Health Insurance Scheme among people in formal employment in Kampala District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Introduction: Despite significant healthcare needs, Uganda is the only East African country without an operational National Health Insurance Schemes (NHIS). Since March 2020, discussions have been ongoing about the proposed ... -
Dual contraceptive utilization and associated factors among women living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Introduction: Dual contraceptive utilization (DCU) maximizes the prevention of unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections including HIV infection. In Uganda DCU among women living with HIV (WLHIV) is low. ... -
The Effect of Feedback Electronic Medical Records Systems on the Quality of Tuberculosis Treatment Data in Uganda.
(2019-12-16)Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a big problem in Uganda today making Uganda one of the world’s top 30 TB/HIV High-Burden Countries (HBCs) and hence accounts for 65,000 of the 7,000,000 total new TB Cases among the High-Burden ... -
The epidemiology of hypertension in Uganda: Findings from the national non- communicable diseases risk factor survey
(Public Library of Science, 2015)Background: Hypertension is an important contributor to global burden of disease and mortality, and is a growing public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa. However, most sub-Saharan African countries lack detailed ... -
Evaluation of bacterial contamination and label information of oral-liquid herbal medicinal products for cough in Makindye Division, Kampala District.
(2009-06)Herbal medicine a form of alternative medicine, is becoming increasingly popular both in low-income and high income countries. There are many herbal medicinal products on Ugandan market particularly in Kampala and many ... -
Evaluation of the community based directly observed treatment for tuberculosis-short implimentation in Rukungiri district, Uganda
(2005-02)The Community Based Directly Observed Treatment Short course program for tuberculosis has been proved to be one of the most effective of all health interventions, but its performance in Rukungiri district was still poor ...