Browsing College of Health Sciences (CHS) by Subject "Village health teams"
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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 ... -
Factors associated with village health team members’ adherence to practice guidelines in Mella Sub County, Tororo District, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-07-30)Background: Village Health Teams (VHTs), globally known as Community Health Workers (CHWs) were introduced into Uganda’s health system by the Ministry of Health (MOH) in the year 2000. CHWs attained global recognition after ... -
Performance, attitudes and beliefs of village health teams regarding management of severe malaria using rectal artesunate for children under five in Mpigi district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014-11)Introduction and background: Malaria is still a complex public health problem in the African region, where most cases and deaths are due to the disease occurrence (UNICEF, 2007). The study main objective was to assess the ... -
Prevalence and associated factors of Unmet need for Family Planning among adolescents 15-19 years in Agago District, Northern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-04-11)Background: An estimated 250 million adolescent girls live in developing countries, and 16 million adolescents aged 15–19 years give birth each year. Unmet need for family planning contraceptives in Uganda is at 34.3% and ...