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Factors associated with health care waste management practices among healthcare workers in Kaabong District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-09)Background: Health care waste management (HCWM) is a key part of the health care delivery system. Most studies on HCWM have focused on the state of HCWM in health facilities with few having explored the practices of ... -
Molecular epidemiology of antimicrobial resistance at a human-animal interface in pastoralist community of Kasese District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Background: Intensive usage of antimicrobials in the management of animal diseases may cause selection for resistance among microorganisms. Transmission of resistant bacteria from the wild and domestic food animals to ... -
Host genetic variations and their association with malaria among Ugandan children
(Makerere University, 2021-04)This thesis comprises studies of the relationship between host genetic factors and incidence of uncomplicated malaria in a vaccine trial site in Iganga district. The studies focused on selected host gene markers that are ... -
Research participants’ perspectives on compensation for participation in biomedical research in cancer patients at Uganda Cancer Institute
(Makerere University, 2021-04-09)Background: Compensation of research participants in health-related research is a common practice that has existed globally for the last 100 years but is implemented differently in diverse research settings basing on generic ... -
Clinicians’ malaria diagnostic practices among patients presenting with fever in Kampala : an area of declining malaria transmission
(Makerere University, 2020-01)Uganda fever management guidelines recommend that all cases of fever should have a laboratory diagnosis for malaria before treatment. We sought to evaluate the clinicians’ malaria diagnostic practices, associated factors, ... -
Universal antiretroviral therapy for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Northern Uganda
(University of Bergen, Norway, 2021-06-24)Abstract Background: Uganda’s decrease in mother-to-child transmission of HIV (MTCT) has stagnated, making it almost impossible to achieve the target of zero new HIV infections. Objectives: The aim of this study has ... -
Integration of DHIS2 and Climatic data for disease prediction: A case of malaria occurrence in Gulu District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Background and Purpose: Prediction models are important tools that can assist public health in evidence based decision making. Since 1950, Uganda has had several prevention and control interventions but malaria is still ... -
Emergency anaesthesia and surgery at Mulago Hospital: Outcomes and associated factors at 24 hours perioperative. A prospective study
(Makerere University, 2020-08)Background Emergency anaesthesia and surgery are associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality, particularly in resource-limited settings. Identifying the factors influencing the outcome of patients undergoing ... -
Prevalence, patterns and associated factors of acute tibia plateau fractures among adults with tibia fractures seen at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Introduction The tibia plateau makes up one of the most critical load bearing articular surface in the human body. An injury to this vital anatomic region affects knee alignment, stability and ultimately impairs functional ... -
Shortterm outcomes of supracondylar fractures of humerus and their associated factors in children managed at Mulago National Refferal Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021)Background: Supracondylar fractures (SCF) of the humerus is one of the commonest global health concerns among children and need a rigorous management process in order to get satisfactory outcomes. In ensuring so, it is ... -
Malnutrition: Prevalence and associated factors among people living with HIV attending HIV Clinic in Arua Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Background: In Uganda, nutrition is integrated into the essential package of care, treatment and support for people living with HIV/AIDS, however, effective intervention and strategies for improving nutritional intake are ... -
Microbiological agents and their antimicrobial sensitivity patterns among patients with chronic osteomyelitis attending Mulago national referral and comprehensive rehabilitation services in Uganda hospitals
(Makerere University, 2021-11-02)Introduction: Chronic osteomyelitis remains a big problem in low resource settings. Surgery, with antimicrobial treatment guided by culture and sensitivity are the treatments of choice. Poor choice of antibiotics could ... -
Factors affecting performance of community health workers implementing water, sanitation and hygiene activities in Kawempe Division, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-01)Background Community Health Workers (CHWs) play an important role in the delivery of community based health services especially where access to health care facilities is difficult. Although substantial evidence on the ... -
Factors associated with vertical transmission of HIV during the PMTCT B-plus era in Kyegegwa District: A cross-sectional study
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Background: Despite high antiretroviral therapy coverage (93%) for PMTCT, the vertical transmission rate in Uganda is still high (7.4%). We examined the factors associated with vertical transmission of HIV during implementation ... -
Adherence to early infant diagnosis of HIV testing protocol among HIV exposed infants in Buvuma Islands, Buvuma District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Introduction Early detection of paediatric human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) through deoxyribonucleic acid polymerase chain reaction (DNA PCR) and rapid HIV testing is critical for access to antiretroviral therapy treatment ... -
Prevalence and correlates of long-acting reversible contraceptive use among multipara women with disabilities in Iganga District – Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)Background: Numbering at more than 50 million, women with disabilities are an indispensable population in the efforts to reduce maternal mortality, given that they possess two of the characteristics that increase the risk ... -
Patterns of supracondylar humerus fractures among children with musculoskeletal trauma seen at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019)Introduction: Supracondylar humerus fractures constitute a big burden of musculoskeletal injuries among children treated in emergency departments. Supracondylar humeral fractures were the most common elbow fractures seen ... -
Financial implications of cancellation of elective surgery to patients in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-05)Background: Cancellation of elective surgical procedures in Mulago hospital stands at a rate of about 28.8% with most of the reasons for these cancellations being system-related. These cancellations come with consequences ... -
Risk prediction of schistosomiasis infection among preschool children in Uganda using random forests compared with the logistic regression classifier
(Makerere University, 2021-05-12)Introduction: Schistosomiasis is a major public health concern in many tropical and sub-tropical regions in the world including Uganda. In Uganda, the national prevalence estimates of schistosomiasis among Pre-School ... -
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 ...
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