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Factors associated with timely linkage to HIV care among Adult HIV patients in private not for profit health facilities in Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2019-12-20)
Background: There has been an increase in the availability of anti-retroviral therapy (ART) for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients but timely linkage to care is still low in Uganda. Studies have documented timely ...
Retention and its Determinants among HIV Infected Pregnant Women Enrolled on Elimination of Mother-To-Child Transmission Care in Six Public Health Facilities in Kampala: A Retrospective Cohort Study
(Makerere university, 2019-11-01)
Introduction: The Option B+ strategy for EMTCT recommends maternal lifelong triple ART
once HIV diagnosis is made. It has advantages and was rolled out to health facilities as MoH
policy. Whereas Uganda has invested in ...
Level and determinants of compliance to the Uganda National Bureau of Standards Infection control precautions among barbers in Makindye Division, Kampala District
(2019-11-28)
Introduction: Haircut business is an activity that has a great potential to spread infections among clients and requires strict adherence to infection control precautions. The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) in ...
PREVALENCE OF HEPATITIS B VIRUS AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG SOLID WASTE WORKERS AT KITEEZI SANITARY LANDFILL, KAMPALA CITY, UGANDA
(Makerere University, 2019)
Introduction: Hepatitis B is one of the silent but fast spreading infectious diseases with a global immersive public health burden accounting for a high number of deaths annually. This infection is of high risk and can be ...
Prevalence and factors associated with 'Sachet' alcohol use among secondary school students in Kampala District.
(Makerere University, 2019-11-26)
Introduction: There is global concern about drinking trends among young people. The age of initiation is getting younger and younger in terms of drinking. In Uganda, alcoholic spirit producers often package their product ...