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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 ...
Facilitators and barriers to tuberculosis case notification among private health facilities in Kampala Capital City
(Makerere University, 2022-08)
Introduction: The linkage of Private Health Providers (PHPs) is known to improve Tuberculosis (TB) case finding in the fight against the TB epidemic. In Uganda, 58% of people with TB related symptoms seek care initially ...
Test and treat policy: Effect on ART initiation and retention and health system barriers and facilitators to implementation in AHF Uganda Cares Clinics in Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-05)
Background: The ‘Test and Treat’ policy was introduced by the WHO in 2015 as a measure to extend the benefits of ART to all HIV positive patients and, in a bid to enable the achievement of the UNAIDS 95-95-95 2030 ...
Patients' satisfaction with tuberculosis services provided at selected health facilities in Mityana District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-08)
Introduction
The quality of Tuberculosis health care is critical for improved treatment outcomes. Patient satisfaction surveys are important indicators of the quality of services offered however, there is limited information ...
Non-adherence to tuberculosis medication among patients in Rakai and Kyotera Districts
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
Introduction
Poor adherence to anti-tuberculosis (TB) treatment is a bottleneck to treatment success, increases risk of community TB infection spread and fuels development drug resistance TB raising patient treatment ...