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The effect of an educational game on patients’ uptake of knowledge of HIV and sexually transmitted infections at the Infectious Diseases Institute, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2010)
Background: Globally, as the number of HIV/AIDS cases continues to rise, the search for effective health education strategies must intensify. A new educational board game “Make a Positive Start Today!” has been developed ...
Factors associated with dietary intake among HIV positive adults (18-65 years) at the Mildmay Center, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010)
Introduction: Despite the internationally accepted recommendation for dietary diversity as a means to provide adequate nutrient intake for a healthy diet and achieving positive health outcomes such as reduced mortality ...
Prevalence and response to sexual and gender based violence among people living with HIV/AIDS in Lira District
(Makerere University, 2010)
This was a cross sectional study done in Lira district, Uganda to assess the prevalence and response to SGBV among the PHAs and specifically to determine the prevalence of SGBV among the PHAs, to identify the types of SGBV ...
The cost of providing antiretroviral therapy in Mbale Regional Referral Hospital in Mbale District
(2010-09)
Introduction: While there is no cure for the HIV infection, the use of Antiretroviral Therapy has gone a long way to prolong the survival of HIV infected persons. Only 48.7% of PLHIV in Uganda in need of ART care currently ...
Assessment of the availability of sanitary facilities and hygiene practices of former Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) in the resettled homes in Lira District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010)
Introduction: Sanitation refers to the provision of facilities and services for the disposal of human urine and feces. Availability of the latrine facilities is an important prerequisite for effective control of diseases ...
Acceptability of modified directly observed therapy for Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) and associated factors among HIV patients in Arua Hospital
(Makerere University, 2010-10)
Introduction: Combination ART has led to dramatic reductions in morbidity and mortality among patients with HIV/AIDS in Uganda. Successful treatment with ART requires the patient to maintain consistent adherence to the ...
Understanding newborn care in Uganda: Towards future interventions
(Makerere University, 2010-11)
Worldwide, almost four million babies die every year in the first month of life and another three millions are born dead. The highest rates are in Africa. In Uganda, over forty thousand newborn deaths and a similar number ...