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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 ...
Exploring the utilisation of research evidence in Uganda's health policy formulation processes: a case if the National Medicines Policy 2015
(2018-12-06)
Introduction: Research is a vital tool in formulating health policies aimed at improving service
delivery. Policies that utilize research evidence at formulation are likely to be more successful in
achieving desired ...
Prevalence and factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding among mothersof infants aged 0-6 months in Alebtong District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2018-11-26)
Introduction
Breastfeeding provides ideal nourishment, security, and emotional support for the healthy growth and development of newborns and infants, while also providing maternal benefits. However, in Uganda a large ...
Non-attendance of day seven follow up visit by circumcised persons and associated factors, at selected Rakai program sites, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-11-22)
Introduction: A substantial number of male subjects are now receiving safe male circumcision(SMC) for HIV prevention. Attendance of day 7 follow up (FUP) visit is important to ascertain progress of wound healing and treat ...
Assessment of willingness to pay for antiretroviral treatment among patients attending HIV clinics in Kumi district.
(Makerere University, 2018-10-04)
Introduction
Sustainability and improved access for antiretroviral care over time is uncertain due to its dependency on donor funding whose continuity is uncertain.
A study was to assess the willingness of PLWHA to ...
Readiness of tuberculosis treatment centres in Masaka district to provide tobacco cessation services.
(2018-08-30)
Background: In Uganda, tobacco use is still significant and has been associated with non-communicable (NCDs) and communicable diseases including tuberculosis. The World Health Organisation (WHO) and Frame Work Convention ...
Knowledge, attitude and practices of newborn care during the immediate postnatal period among mothers who delivered in jinja regional referral hospital, Eastern Uganda.
(2018-12-03)
Introduction and Background
Neonatal mortality is a major concern all over the world, especially in developing countries including Uganda. Three quarters of all newborn deaths occur in the first week of life with nearly ...
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 ...
Prevalence and factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders amongst workers of Twangiza Gold Mine in South Kivu, The Democratic Republic of Congo
(2018-11-19)
Background: Mining is a hazardous activity often associated with high rates of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). However, there is paucity of information on the prevalence and factors associated with WMSDs ...
Assessment of quality of care for women with postpartum Haermorrhage in Hoima district : A client perspective
(Makerere University, 2018-11)
Background: Quality of care for postpartum hemorrhage plays an important role in the reduction of maternal mortality. The Ministry of Health shows in its performance report 2015-2016, that postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a ...