Browsing College of Health Sciences (CHS) by Subject "Rakai"
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Genetic blood disorders and malaria presentation in individuals from Kalisizo and Kabira villages, Rakai, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01-06)INTRODUCTION: Malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum parasite, is a major public health concern in Sub-Saharan Africa with an estimated 229 million cases each year (1). Malaria parasites have exerted the strongest ... -
Marriage, Risk Behaviours and HIV Infection in Rural Rakai, South Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014-10)The HIV/AIDS epidemic is still a global problem that is most severe in sub-Saharan Africa. It is estimated that over 2.1 million (1.9 – 2.7 million) people became newly infected with HIV in 2012 year (UNAIDS, 2013 and 70% ... -
Trends in HIV counseling and testing uptake among married individuals in Rakai, Uganda.
(BioMed Central, 2013)Abstract Background: Despite efforts to promote HIV counseling and testing (HCT) among couples, few couples know their own or their partners’ HIV status. We assessed trends in HCT uptake among married individuals in Rakai ...